How far is Lorain, OH from Orrville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Orrville, OH is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
57.68 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.39 mi
76.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.82 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orrville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Orrville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Litchfield
OH

Unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio

From Lorain
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To Orrville
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Wadsworth Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  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 Orrville.

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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wadsworth Road
20.9 mi · 36%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 11%
Medina-Elyria Road
4.9 mi · 8%
Grafton Road
3.8 mi · 7%
Lorain Boulevard
2.86 mi · 5%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

6.63 mi · 00h 10m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 37m from Lorain
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Orrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Lorain and 28.8 miles from Orrville.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Orrville.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

46 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

66 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Orrville. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Orrville

City in ohio, USA

Population8,433
Coordinates40.8436700, -81.7640200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Orrville (-81.76402, 40.84367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.61 $17.22
Premium $4.79 $9.72 $19.45
Diesel $4.30 $8.74 $17.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Orrville. The current time is 05:07:39.

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.