How far is Lorain, OH from Delphos, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Delphos, OH is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.58 mi
03h 03m
Flight
119.97 mi
193.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.97 mi
Kilometers
193.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.58 mi
Kilometers
243.94 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, May 3, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-05-03T12:52
Arrive Delphos
Sun, May 3, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bradner
OH

Town

From Lorain
75.7 mi
01h 31m
To Delphos
75.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 611

    1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franke Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2223 ft · 44 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    581 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2826 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Fifth Street

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    549 ft · 19 sec · West 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
67.8 mi · 45%
Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 29%
East Lincoln Highway
19.3 mi · 13%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 3%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradner
01h 31m from Lorain
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Bradner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Lorain and 75.9 miles from Delphos.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Stop Ideas Near Bradner

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

36 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

61 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

110 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Delphos. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.07 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Delphos (-84.34162, 40.84338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.64
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.82 $39.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.69 $45.39
Premium $4.79 $25.63 $51.25
Diesel $4.30 $23.03 $46.05

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Delphos. The current time is 12:52:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.