How far is Lorain, OH from Hinckley, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Hinckley, OH is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.22 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.22 mi
Kilometers
56.68 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinckley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Hinckley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Olmsted Falls
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Hinckley
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I 71 South: Columbus

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Hinckley, Brunswick

    994 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 303 East, SR 303 West: Hinckley, South Carpenter Road, Clearbroorke Drive, Brunswick

    159 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 16 sec · Center Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
16.2 mi · 46%
I 71 South
6.8 mi · 19%
Center Road
2.84 mi · 8%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 7%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 6%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

10.7 mi · 00h 11m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmsted Falls
00h 23m from Lorain
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Olmsted Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Lorain and 17.6 miles from Hinckley.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinckley.

Stop Ideas Near Olmsted Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olmsted Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmsted Falls.

RAIL

Elyria

16 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

68 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Hinckley. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.6 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hinckley

Township in Medina County, Ohio

Population8,125
Coordinates41.2383900, -81.7451300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Hinckley (-81.74513, 41.23839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.79 $5.94 $11.88
Diesel $4.30 $5.34 $10.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Hinckley. The current time is 23:38:32.

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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.