How far is Lorain, OH from Plain City, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Plain City, OH is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Plain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Plain City.
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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 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East William Street
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Take the exit sharp left toward US 23 South, US 42 South
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike
1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight right
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto North Chillicothe Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn slight right onto Gay Street
65 m · 11 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Plain City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Plain City?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Lorain and 69.3 miles from Plain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Plain City. Straight-line distance: 108.91 mi (175.28 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 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plain City (-83.26742, 40.10756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.74 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
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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