How far is Lorain, OH from Dresden, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Dresden, OH is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Dresden.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Burbank Road
9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Dix Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
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Take the exit slight left
75 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Dover Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Millersburg Road
11.1 mi · 16 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Vermillion Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on North Clay Street
2972 ft · 52 sec · North Clay Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
22.7 mi · 34 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right
1865 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dresden Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dresden Road
3157 ft · 1 min · North Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
3032 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Dresden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Washington Street
Continue on South Washington Street
22.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Dresden?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Lorain and 56.5 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Wooster
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 Wooster.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.74 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 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.1214600, -82.0106900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-82.01069, 40.12146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
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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