How far is Lorain, OH from Moulton, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Moulton, OH is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
161.92 mi
03h 12m
Flight
126.47 mi
203.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.92 mi
Kilometers
260.58 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moulton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-16T03:17
Arrive Moulton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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

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
Pemberville
OH

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
80.8 mi
01h 36m
To Moulton
81 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 611

    1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franke Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    38 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1611 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Moulton-Ft Amanda Road

    158 m · 14 sec · Moulton-Ft Amanda Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

    1559 ft · 49 sec · Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road 33A

    93 m · 8 sec · County Road 33A

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 33A

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
92.7 mi · 57%
Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 27%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 3%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
West Erie Avenue
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hayes Avenue

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 13m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pemberville
01h 36m from Lorain
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Pemberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Lorain and 81 miles from Moulton.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pemberville

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

26 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

62 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

91 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

100 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 126.47 mi (203.54 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Moulton

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,614
Coordinates40.5561600, -84.2971700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Moulton (-84.29717, 40.55616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.22 $48.44
Premium $4.79 $27.35 $54.70
Diesel $4.30 $24.58 $49.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Moulton. The current time is 03:17:39.

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.