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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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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Continue on Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Continue on Opportunity Corridor
1941 ft · 50 sec · Opportunity Corridor
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Turn right onto Kinsman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road
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Turn right onto East 93rd Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 93rd Street
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Turn right onto Miles Avenue
639 ft · 13 sec · Miles Avenue
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Continue on Warner Road
74 m · 6 sec · Warner Road
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Turn slight left onto Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Henry. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 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 Henry
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,349 |
| Coordinates | 41.4308900, -81.5990100 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry (-81.59901, 41.43089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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