How far is Lorain, OH from Henry, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Henry, OH is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.69 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.25 mi
48.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.69 mi
Kilometers
55.83 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Henry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Rocky River
OH

City in Ohio

From Lorain
17.3 mi
00h 26m
To Henry
17.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Opportunity Corridor

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Opportunity Corridor

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 93rd Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 93rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Miles Avenue

    639 ft · 13 sec · Miles Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Warner Road

    74 m · 6 sec · Warner Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 53%
Colorado Avenue
5.67 mi · 16%
Troy Lee James Highway
2.75 mi · 8%
East 93rd Street
1.85 mi · 5%
Broadway Avenue
1.67 mi · 5%
Kinsman Road
1.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

18.4 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky River
00h 26m from Lorain
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Lorain and 17.4 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Mostly Sunny near Henry.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rocky River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

24 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Henry. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Henry

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,349
Coordinates41.4308900, -81.5990100
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Henry (-81.59901, 41.43089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Henry. The current time is 22:23:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.