How far is Lorain, OH from East Palestine, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to East Palestine, OH is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and East Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and East Palestine.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
81.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown
1515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto East South Range Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road
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Turn right onto Woodworth Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Woodworth Road
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Continue straight
3234 ft · 1 min
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Continue on North Market Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
49 m · 10 sec · West Rebecca Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and East Palestine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
81.6 mi · 01h 27m
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 East Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to East Palestine?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Lorain and 54.2 miles from East Palestine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Palestine.
Stop Ideas Near Shalersville
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 Shalersville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and East Palestine. Straight-line distance: 95.54 mi (153.75 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 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palestine (-80.54035, 40.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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