How far is Lorain, OH from Genoa, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Genoa, OH is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
Driving 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 01h 37m.
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 county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Genoa.
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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 2 toward Medina-Elyria Road
54 m · 2 sec · Medina-Elyria Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Columbia Road
7 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Elmwood Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
560 ft · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
118 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1257 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Walnut Road Southwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Walnut Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Southway Street Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Southway Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southway Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Genoa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 21 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 leaving Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Genoa?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Lorain and 36.8 miles from Genoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Genoa.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 59.42 mi (95.63 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 Genoa
Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Perry Township in Stark County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7828400, -81.4665100 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa (-81.46651, 40.78284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
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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