How far is Lorain, OH from Oak Hill, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.68 mi
02h 08m
Flight
71.82 mi
115.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.68 mi
Kilometers
149.15 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Deer Creek
OH

Township in Madison County, Ohio

From Lorain
46.4 mi
01h 04m
To Oak Hill
46.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Oak Hill.

  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 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    156 m · 9 sec · Dix Expressway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 20 sec · Friendsville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Burbank Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Quinby Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Bowman Street

    668 ft · 24 sec · West Bowman Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    810 ft · 23 sec · West Liberty Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Columbus Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  42. 42

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Boeshart Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Boeshart Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat Run Road

    2756 ft · 2 min · Flat Run Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Flat Run Road

    992 ft · 47 sec · Flat Run Road

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Cavallo Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Cavallo Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavallo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Columbus Road
19 mi · 20%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 15%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 13%
South Market Street
8.35 mi · 9%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Columbus Road

Turn left onto South Columbus Road

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
01h 04m from Lorain
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Lorain and 46.4 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

75 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.59 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4142300, -82.2409900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Oak Hill (-82.24099, 40.41423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.23
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.12 $24.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.87 $27.74
Premium $4.79 $15.66 $31.33
Diesel $4.30 $14.07 $28.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Oak Hill. The current time is 06:12:56.

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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.