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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
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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.
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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
68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys
784 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1611 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Moulton-Ft Amanda Road
158 m · 14 sec · Moulton-Ft Amanda Road
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Continue on Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
1559 ft · 49 sec · Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
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Turn left onto County Road 33A
93 m · 8 sec · County Road 33A
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pemberville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 126.47 mi (203.54 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 Moulton
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 40.5561600, -84.2971700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moulton (-84.29717, 40.55616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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