How far is Lorain, OH from Continental, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Continental, OH is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Wood County, Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Continental.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Continental.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
43.4 mi · 48 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
1133 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
11.1 mi · 16 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Rice Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Rice Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Rice Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Continental.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.7 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Continental?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Lorain and 74.6 miles from Continental.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Continental. Straight-line distance: 110.91 mi (178.5 km).
#1 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Continental
Airline in the United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.1003300, -84.2663400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Continental (-84.26634, 41.10033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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