How far is Lorain, OH from Pleasant Hill, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Pleasant Hill, OH is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Pleasant Hill.
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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
43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn left
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
105.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 55: Troy, Ludlow Falls
2076 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
886 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Fenner Road
1234 ft · 36 sec · Fenner Road
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Turn right onto Barnhart Road
2324 ft · 1 min · Barnhart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arthur Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Arthur Road
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Continue on East Monument Street
2948 ft · 1 min · East Monument Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monument Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Pleasant Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hayes Avenue
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Lorain and 99.6 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.14 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 148.91 mi (239.65 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 Pleasant Hill
Situated within Miami County in the southwestern portion of Ohio, this incorporated village rests at an elevation of approximately 932 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0517200, -84.3443900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-84.34439, 40.05172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.86 | $27.14 | $54.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $31.26 | $62.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
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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