How far is Lorain, OH from Jefferson, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Jefferson, OH is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 01h 51m.
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.
County in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Jefferson.
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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 right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
34 mi · 37 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Ashtabula
1620 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 45
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 45
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Turn left onto State Route 307
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 307
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Continue on West Beech Street
2807 ft · 1 min · West Beech Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
2833 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90
Continue on I 90
34 mi · 00h 37m
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 leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Lorain and 43.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Noble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noble.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.69 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 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7386700, -80.7698100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-80.76981, 41.73867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
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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