How far is Lorain, OH from Convoy, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Convoy, OH is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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 Convoy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Convoy.
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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
43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn left
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2223 ft · 44 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
581 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left
114 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Convoy Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Convoy Road
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Continue on East Tully Street
1420 ft · 39 sec · East Tully Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tully Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Convoy.
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
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Convoy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Convoy?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Lorain and 86.1 miles from Convoy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Convoy.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Convoy. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.17 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 Convoy
Human settlement in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167200, -84.7027400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Convoy (-84.70274, 40.91672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
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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