How far is Lorain, OH from Miamisburg, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Miamisburg, OH is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
215.25 mi
04h 12m
Flight
166.86 mi
268.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.86 mi
Kilometers
268.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.25 mi
Kilometers
346.41 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miamisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Miamisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lorain
107.6 mi
02h 06m
To Miamisburg
107.7 mi
02h 06m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward East Dixie Drive, West Carrollton

    1342 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Dixie Drive

    1145 ft · 34 sec · East Dixie Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South Dixie Avenue

    1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Ferry Street

    588 ft · 28 sec · East Ferry Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    63 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
93.8 mi · 44%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
SR 4
18.3 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 06m from Lorain
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Miamisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Lorain and 107.7 miles from Miamisburg.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Miamisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Miamisburg. Straight-line distance: 166.86 mi (268.53 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Miamisburg

City in Ohio, USA

Population20,117
Coordinates39.6428400, -84.2866100
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Miamisburg (-84.28661, 39.64284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.75 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.24
15.18 gal · 57.5 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.12 $56.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.79 $36.36 $72.71
Diesel $4.30 $32.67 $65.33

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 Miamisburg. The current time is 06:43:50.

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.