How far is Lorain, OH from Conneaut, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Conneaut, OH is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.06 mi
02h 04m
Flight
90.68 mi
145.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.06 mi
Kilometers
161.03 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conneaut
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Conneaut
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kirtland
OH

City in Lake County, Ohio, USA

From Lorain
50 mi
01h 02m
To Conneaut
50.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Conneaut.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Conneaut.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90

    51.6 mi · 56 min · I 90

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Conneaut, Andover

    2157 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 7

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 7

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    1162 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Conneaut.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
51.6 mi · 52%
Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 23%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 9%
Colorado Avenue
5.67 mi · 6%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 4%
State Route 7
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

51.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland
01h 02m from Lorain
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Conneaut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Conneaut?

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Lorain and 50.1 miles from Conneaut.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Conneaut.

Stop Ideas Near Kirtland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirtland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirtland.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

68 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

115 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Conneaut. Straight-line distance: 90.68 mi (145.93 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Conneaut

#2 Conneaut

City in Ohio

Population12,237
Coordinates41.9475600, -80.5542400
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Conneaut (-80.55424, 41.94756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.16
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.08 $26.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.97 $29.95
Premium $4.79 $16.91 $33.82
Diesel $4.30 $15.19 $30.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Conneaut. The current time is 01:44:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.