How far is Lorain, OH from Devola, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Devola, OH is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.19 mi
03h 17m
Flight
141.65 mi
227.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.65 mi
Kilometers
227.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.19 mi
Kilometers
267.45 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devola
Sat, Apr 11, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 12, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-11T17:55
Arrive Devola
Sat, Apr 11, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Lorain
83.1 mi
01h 38m
To Devola
83.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  35. 35

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  37. 37

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

    1231 ft · 33 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    959 ft · 20 sec · Cambridge Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Arends-Ridge Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Arends-Ridge Road

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 53 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Masonic Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Masonic Park Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Masonic Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
87.6 mi · 53%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 4%
Dix Expressway
5.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 38m from Lorain
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Devola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Lorain and 83.1 miles from Devola.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Devola.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Devola. Straight-line distance: 141.65 mi (227.97 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Devola

Census-designated place in Washington County, Ohio

Population2,652
Coordinates39.4736900, -81.4790100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Devola (-81.47901, 39.47369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.42
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.71 $43.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.86 $49.72
Premium $4.79 $28.07 $56.14
Diesel $4.30 $25.22 $50.44

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Devola. The current time is 17:55:03.

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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.