How far is Lorain, OH from Jerome, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Jerome, OH is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
133 mi
02h 40m
Flight
102.95 mi
165.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
66.5 mi
01h 20m
To Jerome
66.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East William Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East William Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 23 South, US 42 South

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike

    1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jerome Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jerome Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
72.9 mi · 55%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Columbus Pike
9.85 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 5%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

72.6 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 20m from Lorain
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Jerome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Lorain and 66.5 miles from Jerome.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Jerome.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, 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 Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.68 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Jerome (-83.17575, 40.16645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.75
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.38 $34.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.89 $39.79
Premium $4.79 $22.47 $44.93
Diesel $4.30 $20.19 $40.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Jerome. The current time is 12:49:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.