How far is Lorain, OH from Northwood, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Northwood, OH is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Northwood.
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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
25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Kilbourne Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · Kilbourne Street
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
2227 ft · 45 sec · West Saffell Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarhee Trail
8.3 mi · 15 min · Tarhee Trail
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Continue straight
824 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
2187 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1531 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
700 ft · 19 sec · West Lima Street
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Turn right onto Warehouse Street
137 m · 11 sec · Warehouse Street
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Continue on Mad River Street
12.2 mi · 21 min · Mad River Street
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Turn right onto West Espy Street
160 m · 11 sec · West Espy Street
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Turn left onto Fontaine Street
12.6 mi · 19 min · Fontaine Street
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Turn right onto County Road 111 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 111 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Northwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Northwood?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Bloomville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Lorain and 61.8 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Mostly Cloudy near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomville
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 Bloomville.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 105.47 mi (169.74 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 Northwood
Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4728300, -83.7324300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-83.73243, 40.47283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $3.91 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
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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