How far is Lorain, OH from Perry Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Perry Heights, OH is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Perry Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Perry Heights.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medina-Elyria Road
54 m · 2 sec · Medina-Elyria Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Columbia Road
7 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Elmwood Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
560 ft · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
118 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1257 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest
115 m · 14 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
2873 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn left onto State Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · State Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Wales Road Northeast
1480 ft · 33 sec · Wales Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way East
2 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Way East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Perry Heights.
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.
SR 21 South
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Perry Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Perry Heights?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Lorain and 36.2 miles from Perry Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Perry Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Perry Heights. Straight-line distance: 58.52 mi (94.18 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 Perry Heights
Census-designated place in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 8,441 |
| Coordinates | 40.7953400, -81.4734500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry Heights (-81.47345, 40.79534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.21 | $24.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
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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