How far is Lorain, OH from Malvern, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Malvern, OH is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Malvern.
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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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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
34.5 mi · 43 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
1990 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Malvern.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
34.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Malvern?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Lorain and 47.8 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 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 Malvern
Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 40.6917300, -81.1812100 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-81.18121, 40.69173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
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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