How far is Lorain, OH from Prospect, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Prospect, OH is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Prospect.
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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
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road
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Continue on State Route 3
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue
2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue
25.9 mi · 39 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 14 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn slight right onto Belfast Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike
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Continue on State Route 73
4.4 mi · 8 min · State Route 73
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
9 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Prospect.
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
96.5 mi · 01h 45m
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 leaving Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Prospect?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Lorain and 103.3 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 175.9 mi (283.09 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 Prospect
Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 39.1350700, -83.5638100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-83.56381, 39.13507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.92 | $61.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
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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