How far is Lorain, OH from Morgandale, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Morgandale, OH is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 39m.
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 Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Morgandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Morgandale.
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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
57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland
971 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
73 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Road
3024 ft · 1 min · Elm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Morgandale.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
57.8 mi · 01h 02m
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 Cloudy near Morgandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Morgandale?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Lorain and 42.4 miles from Morgandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.42 one way or $22.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Morgandale.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
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 Boston Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Morgandale. Straight-line distance: 73.72 mi (118.64 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 Morgandale
Situated in the northeastern portion of Ohio, within Trumbull County, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 925 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2656100, -80.7828600 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgandale (-80.78286, 41.26561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.83 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
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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