How far is Lorain, OH from Damascus, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Damascus, OH is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
85.07 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.31 mi
119.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.31 mi
Kilometers
119.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.07 mi
Kilometers
136.91 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Damascus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Boston Heights
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
42.5 mi
00h 56m
To Damascus
42.6 mi
00h 56m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    1889 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent

    1704 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ravenna

    23.8 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square

    129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Pricetown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Pricetown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pricetown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.4 mi · 49%
Ravenna
23.8 mi · 28%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
3.99 mi · 5%
State Route 14
3.39 mi · 4%
South Pricetown Road
3.36 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

35.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston Heights
00h 56m from Lorain
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Lorain and 42.6 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boston Heights, 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 Boston Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

103 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Damascus

Census-designated place in Ohio, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates40.9020000, -80.9550900
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Damascus (-80.95509, 40.902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.23
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.12 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.73 $25.45
Premium $4.79 $14.37 $28.74
Diesel $4.30 $12.91 $25.82

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 Damascus. The current time is 00:21:04.

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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.