How far is Lorain, OH from Edgewood, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Edgewood, OH is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.73 mi
01h 52m
Flight
78.33 mi
126.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.33 mi
Kilometers
126.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.73 mi
Kilometers
144.4 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Nov 7, 4:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-11-07T00:54
Arrive Edgewood
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EST
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
Wickliffe
OH

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
44.7 mi
00h 56m
To Edgewood
45 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90

    39.5 mi · 43 min · I 90

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

    1352 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 11 North: Ashtabula

    1312 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 11 North: Ashtabula

    1506 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Ashtabula

    1496 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road East

    1103 ft · 21 sec · North Ridge Road East

  18. 18

    Continue on East Prospect Road

    1836 ft · 37 sec · East Prospect Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Road

    658 ft · 20 sec · State Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 36th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · East 36th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 36th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
39.5 mi · 44%
Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 26%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 10%
Colorado Avenue
5.67 mi · 6%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 4%
State Route 11
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

39.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickliffe
00h 56m from Lorain
Leave By
2:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Light Rain near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wickliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lorain and 45 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Light Rain near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Wickliffe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wickliffe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wickliffe.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

60 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgewood

Situated in northeastern Ohio within Ashtabula County, this census-designated place functions structurally as an eastern residential suburb of the neighboring city of Ashtabula.

Population0
Coordinates41.8728300, -80.7728600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Edgewood (-80.77286, 41.87283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.23
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $12.61 $25.23
Mid-grade $4.56 $14.46 $28.92
Premium $5.10 $16.17 $32.35
Diesel $6.39 $20.26 $40.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Edgewood. The current time is 00:54:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.