How far is Lorain, OH from Fredericktown, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Fredericktown, OH is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.05 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.26 mi
159.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericktown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Fredericktown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EDT
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
Shalersville
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Lorain
59 mi
01h 11m
To Fredericktown
59.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown

    1515 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East South Range Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodworth Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Woodworth Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3234 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Market Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    946 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Richardson Street

    96 m · 7 sec · Richardson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
87.1 mi · 74%
Woodworth Road
7.48 mi · 6%
Jackson Street
6.35 mi · 5%
North Market Street
5.41 mi · 5%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shalersville
01h 11m from Lorain
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 59 miles from Lorain and 59.1 miles from Fredericktown.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericktown.

Stop Ideas Near Shalersville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 99.26 mi (159.74 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fredericktown

Village in Ohio

Population2,526
Coordinates40.7139500, -80.5478500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Fredericktown (-80.54785, 40.71395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.79 $19.97 $39.95
Diesel $4.30 $17.95 $35.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Fredericktown. The current time is 00:59:18.

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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.