How far is Lorain, OH from Payne, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Payne, OH is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Payne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Payne.
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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
75.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
65.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Payne, Antwerp
1780 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Townline Street
52 m · 6 sec · West Townline Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Payne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Payne?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Perrysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Lorain and 80.9 miles from Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Rain Showers Likely near Payne.
Stop Ideas Near Perrysburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perrysburg.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Bryan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Payne. Straight-line distance: 134.68 mi (216.74 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 Payne
Human settlement in Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.0775500, -84.7271800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payne (-84.72718, 41.07755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
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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