How far is Lorain, OH from Poland, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Poland, OH is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.58 mi
01h 58m
Flight
86.66 mi
139.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.66 mi
Kilometers
139.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.58 mi
Kilometers
160.26 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T03:38
Arrive Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
49.7 mi
00h 59m
To Poland
49.9 mi
00h 59m

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
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    11.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224 East: Poland

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Boardman Poland Road

    2446 ft · 1 min · Boardman Poland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West McKinley Way

    1076 ft · 34 sec · West McKinley Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West McKinley Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Poland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 73%
I 680
11.9 mi · 12%
I 80 East
6.14 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 2%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 59m from Lorain
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Lorain and 49.9 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Poland. Straight-line distance: 86.66 mi (139.47 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Poland

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,363
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6148000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Poland (-80.6148, 41.02423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.01
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.00 $26.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.89 $29.78
Premium $4.79 $16.81 $33.63
Diesel $4.30 $15.11 $30.21

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 Poland. The current time is 03:38:15.

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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.