How far is Lorain, OH from Moreland Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Moreland Hills, OH is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.78 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.09 mi
62.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.09 mi
Kilometers
62.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Fairview Park
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Lorain
23.9 mi
00h 34m
To Moreland Hills
23.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Moreland Hills.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lander Circle

    92 m · 5 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Chagrin Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 East
22.1 mi · 46%
Outerbelt South Freeway
6.46 mi · 14%
Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 12%
Chagrin Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 5%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
00h 34m from Lorain
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moreland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Moreland Hills?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lorain and 23.9 miles from Moreland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moreland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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 Fairview Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 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 5.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

21 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

71 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Moreland Hills. Straight-line distance: 39.09 mi (62.91 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Moreland Hills

#2 Moreland Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,302
Coordinates41.4478300, -81.4276200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Moreland Hills (-81.42762, 41.44783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.17 $14.34
Premium $4.79 $8.10 $16.19
Diesel $4.30 $7.27 $14.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Moreland Hills. The current time is 23:31:02.

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.