How far is Lorain, OH from Lakeview, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Lakeview, OH is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Lakeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Lakeview.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Kilbourne Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · Kilbourne Street
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
2227 ft · 45 sec · West Saffell Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarhee Trail
8.3 mi · 15 min · Tarhee Trail
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Continue straight
824 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
2187 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 235: Ada, Mount Cory
2003 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Klinger Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Klinger Road
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
848 ft · 22 sec · Lee Street
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
149 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lake Street
107 m · 11 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Lakeview.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tarhee Trail
Keep slight left
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Lakeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Lakeview?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Lorain and 70.2 miles from Lakeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Lakeview.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 112.78 mi (181.5 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 Lakeview
Situated in Logan County in west-central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4847700, -83.9230000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeview (-83.923, 40.48477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.98 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
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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