How far is Lorain, OH from Galion, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Galion, OH is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Galion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Galion.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on State Route 2
19.2 mi · 21 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Huron, Norwalk
1211 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Mudbrook Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mudbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Shaw Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
14.2 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2074 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 598
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598
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Continue on Portland Way North
1.8 mi · 4 min · Portland Way North
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Turn left onto Harding Way West
1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Way West
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Galion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 598
Turn right onto State Route 598
20.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Galion?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Lorain and 36.4 miles from Galion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galion.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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 Norwalk.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Galion. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.8 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 Galion
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,929 |
| Coordinates | 40.7336700, -82.7899000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galion (-82.7899, 40.73367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
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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