How far is Lorain, OH from Hicksville, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Hicksville, OH is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Flight 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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Hicksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Hicksville.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Defiance Street
10.3 mi · 12 min · South Defiance Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Wilson Street
734 ft · 12 sec · West Wilson Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on County Road 12.C
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 12.C
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Hicksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lorain and Partly Sunny near Hicksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Hicksville?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Walbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Lorain and 78.9 miles from Hicksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lorain and Partly Sunny near Hicksville.
Stop Ideas Near Walbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walbridge.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.97 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 Hicksville
Township in Defiance County, Ohio
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 41.2931100, -84.7619000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hicksville (-84.7619, 41.29311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
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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