How far is Lorain, OH from Logan, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Logan, OH is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.56 mi
03h 36m
Flight
132.69 mi
213.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.69 mi
Kilometers
213.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.56 mi
Kilometers
295.41 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T04:28
Arrive Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Lorain
91.8 mi
01h 48m
To Logan
91.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  30. 30

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  33. 33

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 44 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Street

    1926 ft · 47 sec · South Mulberry Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
95.7 mi · 52%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 7%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 4%
Old Logan Road
7.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

95.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 48m from Lorain
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Lorain and 91.8 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Logan. Straight-line distance: 132.69 mi (213.54 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Logan

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

Population6,933
Coordinates39.5400700, -82.4071000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Logan (-82.4071, 39.54007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.49 $54.98
Premium $4.79 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.30 $27.89 $55.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Logan. The current time is 04:28:42.

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.