How far is Lorain, OH from Lake Mohawk, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.33 mi
02h 10m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Mohawk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:05 PM EST
Return by in Lorain
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-11-06T14:54
Arrive Lake Mohawk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:05 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EST
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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
49.1 mi
01h 05m
To Lake Mohawk
49.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Lake Mohawk.

  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

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    34.5 mi · 43 min · Akron Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

    1990 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool

    2591 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on West Canal Street

    2300 ft · 41 sec · West Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Reed Avenue

    723 ft · 22 sec · North Reed Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Porter Street

    1150 ft · 32 sec · West Porter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Morges Road

    1224 ft · 34 sec · Morges Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Citrus Road Northwest

    2852 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road Northwest

  29. 29

    Continue on June Road Northwest

    2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest

  30. 30

    Continue on West Mohawk Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail

  32. 32

    Continue on Pontiac Trail

    1267 ft · 46 sec · Pontiac Trail

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Iroquois Trail

    647 ft · 28 sec · Iroquois Trail

  34. 34

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
34.6 mi · 35%
Akron Expressway
34.5 mi · 35%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.14 mi · 6%
Zwallen Way Southeast
3.54 mi · 4%
Alliance Road Northwest
2.81 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

34.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
01h 05m from Lorain
Leave By
2:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Lake Mohawk?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lorain and 49.2 miles from Lake Mohawk.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Mohawk

Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.

Population0
Coordinates40.6667300, -81.1992700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Lake Mohawk (-81.19927, 40.66673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.61
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $13.81 $27.61
Mid-grade $4.56 $15.83 $31.66
Premium $5.10 $17.70 $35.41
Diesel $6.39 $22.18 $44.35

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Lake Mohawk. The current time is 14:54:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.