How far is Lorain, OH from Navarre, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Navarre, OH is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.17 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.95 mi
98.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.95 mi
Kilometers
98.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.98 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navarre
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Wed, Apr 29, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-29T16:22
Arrive Navarre
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Medina
OH

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

From Lorain
37.6 mi
00h 49m
To Navarre
37.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medina-Elyria Road

    54 m · 2 sec · Medina-Elyria Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Medina-Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Elyria Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spieth Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Columbia Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Norwalk Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Elmwood Avenue

    123 m · 11 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    560 ft · 11 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    1376 ft · 27 sec · South Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    118 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon

    1257 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 28 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 21 South
22.6 mi · 30%
Wadsworth Road
9.23 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 9%
I 76 East
5.48 mi · 7%
Medina-Elyria Road
4.9 mi · 7%
Grafton Road
3.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SR 21 South

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 49m from Lorain
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Navarre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Lorain and 37.6 miles from Navarre.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Navarre.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

32 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Navarre. Straight-line distance: 60.95 mi (98.09 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Navarre

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,796
Coordinates40.7245000, -81.5220700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Navarre (-81.52207, 40.7245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.64
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.82 $19.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.24 $22.48
Premium $4.79 $12.69 $25.39
Diesel $4.30 $11.41 $22.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Navarre. The current time is 16:22:17.

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.