How far is Lorain, OH from Island Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Island Creek, OH is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Island Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Island Creek.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue on River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Nessley Street
82 m · 7 sec · Nessley Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Stewart Street
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Township Road 240
1.9 mi · 7 min · Township Road 240
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Turn right onto Costonia Mt Tabor Road
710 ft · 20 sec · Costonia Mt Tabor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Costonia Mt Tabor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Island Creek.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Island Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Island Creek?
The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Lorain and 72.6 miles from Island Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Island Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Braceville
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 Braceville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Island Creek. Straight-line distance: 104.53 mi (168.22 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 Island Creek
Township in Jefferson County, Ohio
| Population | 9,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.4528400, -80.6792400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Island Creek (-80.67924, 40.45284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.52 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.04 | $44.07 |
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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