How far is Lorain, OH from Mesopotamia, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Mesopotamia, OH is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 46m.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Mesopotamia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Mesopotamia.
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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 right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren
3099 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon
2021 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Ravenna Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road
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Turn right onto Kinsman Road
2 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road
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Continue on West Center Street
2433 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street
129 m · 15 sec · East Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street
2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on Kinsman Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road
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Continue on West High Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West High Street
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Continue on Kinsman Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Kinsman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kinsman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Mesopotamia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 480 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
20.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Mesopotamia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Mesopotamia?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Lorain and 38.6 miles from Mesopotamia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Mesopotamia.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights
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 Maple Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Mesopotamia. Straight-line distance: 63.55 mi (102.28 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 Mesopotamia
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 3,171 |
| Coordinates | 41.4583900, -80.9550900 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesopotamia (-80.95509, 41.45839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
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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