How far is Lorain, OH from Glouster, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Glouster, OH is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Glouster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Glouster.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Burbank Road
9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Dix Expressway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
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Continue on Dover Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2226 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Glouster.
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.
Sandusky Drive Southwest
Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Glouster?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Lorain and 93.3 miles from Glouster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Glouster. Straight-line distance: 134.81 mi (216.95 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 Glouster
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031300, -82.0845900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glouster (-82.08459, 39.50313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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