How far is Lorain, OH from Middlebury, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Middlebury, OH is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Wood County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Middlebury.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn left
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2223 ft · 44 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
581 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Van Wort
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Harrison Willshire Road
10 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Middlebury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Lorain and 88.4 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 139.81 mi (225 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 Middlebury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,346 |
| Coordinates | 40.8461600, -84.7460700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-84.74607, 40.84616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.81 | $53.63 |
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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