How far is Lorain, OH from Etna, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Etna, OH is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Etna.
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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 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn right onto Hazelton Etna Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Pike Street Southwest
78 m · 11 sec · Pike Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Etna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Etna?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Lorain and 69 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Etna. Straight-line distance: 106.59 mi (171.54 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 Etna
Etna is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572900, -82.6818300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-82.68183, 39.95729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.91 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $21.90 | $43.79 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
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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