How far is Lorain, OH from Lisbon, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Lisbon, OH is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.69 mi
02h 12m
Flight
87.36 mi
140.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.36 mi
Kilometers
140.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.69 mi
Kilometers
158.83 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Fri, Apr 17, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-17T10:02
Arrive Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
49.3 mi
01h 06m
To Lisbon
49.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    1889 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent

    1704 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ravenna

    23.8 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square

    129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Benton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Benton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.4 mi · 42%
Ravenna
23.8 mi · 24%
South Lincoln Avenue
8.46 mi · 9%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.34 mi · 8%
State Route 14
3.39 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

35.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
01h 06m from Lorain
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Lorain and 49.4 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 87.36 mi (140.6 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Lisbon

Village in Ohio, USA

Population2,727
Coordinates40.7720000, -80.7681300
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Lisbon (-80.76813, 40.772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
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
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.79
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.89 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.79 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $4.30 $14.98 $29.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Lisbon. The current time is 10:02:50.

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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.