How far is Lorain, OH from Grandview, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Grandview, OH is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Grandview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Grandview.
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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
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 128: Cleves, Hamilton
1672 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
2825 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
3166 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto East Miami River Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Miami River Road
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Turn left onto Gum Run Road
1114 ft · 50 sec · Gum Run Road
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Continue on Gum Run Road
1028 ft · 47 sec · Gum Run Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buffalo Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Grandview.
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
96.5 mi · 01h 45m
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 Sunny near Grandview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Grandview?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Lorain and 125.9 miles from Grandview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.90 one way or $65.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Grandview.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 205.61 mi (330.9 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 Grandview
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 39.1942200, -84.7243900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grandview (-84.72439, 39.19422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.54 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
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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