How far is Lorain, OH from Lyndhurst, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Lyndhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Lyndhurst.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Continue on Opportunity Corridor
2.2 mi · 5 min · Opportunity Corridor
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Continue on East 105th Street
1998 ft · 1 min · East 105th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
1390 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard
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Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
664 ft · 23 sec · Derbyshire Road
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
2044 ft · 58 sec · Kenilworth Road
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Turn straight onto Mayfield Road
5.4 mi · 14 min · Mayfield Road
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Turn left
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn uturn
40 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Lyndhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Lyndhurst?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lorain and 19.5 miles from Lyndhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 36.2 mi (58.26 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 Lyndhurst
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,242 |
| Coordinates | 41.5200500, -81.4887300 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyndhurst (-81.48873, 41.52005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.71 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
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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