How far is Lorain, OH from Olmsted Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Olmsted Falls, OH is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Olmsted Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Olmsted Falls.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Stearns Road, Crocker Road
1306 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Stearns Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stearns Road
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Turn left onto Cook Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cook Road
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Turn right onto Mapleway Drive
2574 ft · 2 min · Mapleway Drive
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Olmsted Falls.
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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Olmsted Falls?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lorain and 10.4 miles from Olmsted Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Olmsted Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.44 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 Olmsted Falls
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.3750500, -81.9081900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted Falls (-81.90819, 41.37505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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