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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.95 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.2 mi
58.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.95 mi
Kilometers
62.69 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-16T03:17
Arrive Lyndhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Rocky River
OH

City in Ohio

From Lorain
19.4 mi
00h 33m
To Lyndhurst
19.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    Continue on Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Opportunity Corridor

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Opportunity Corridor

  9. 9

    Continue on East 105th Street

    1998 ft · 1 min · East 105th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

    1390 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Derbyshire Road

    664 ft · 23 sec · Derbyshire Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road

    2044 ft · 58 sec · Kenilworth Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mayfield Road

    5.4 mi · 14 min · Mayfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    34 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    40 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 47%
Colorado Avenue
5.67 mi · 15%
Mayfield Road
5.36 mi · 14%
Troy Lee James Highway
2.75 mi · 7%
Opportunity Corridor
2.15 mi · 6%
Henderson Drive
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky River
00h 33m from Lorain
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rocky River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

24 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 36.2 mi (58.26 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Lyndhurst

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population13,242
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.4887300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Lyndhurst (-81.48873, 41.52005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Lyndhurst. The current time is 03:17:06.

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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.