How far is Lorain, OH from Radnor, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Radnor, OH is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.56 mi
02h 33m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radnor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Radnor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Attica
OH

Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
54.2 mi
01h 16m
To Radnor
54.3 mi
01h 16m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 611

    1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franke Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

    3149 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road

  13. 13

    Continue on STATE ROUTE 4

    3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 4

    4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4

  15. 15

    Continue on North Sandusky Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Sandusky Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sandusky Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Marion Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Klerx Avenue

    128 m · 13 sec · Klerx Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Prospect Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto LaRue-Prospect Road South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · LaRue-Prospect Road South

  24. 24

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1068 ft · 28 sec · North Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Market Street

    73 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    2693 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road

    2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 203

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 203

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Radnor Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 23%
Hayes Avenue
20.7 mi · 19%
Marion Road
15.1 mi · 14%
Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.22 mi · 8%
STATE ROUTE 4
7.55 mi · 7%
Marion-Marysville Road
6.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attica
01h 16m from Lorain
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Radnor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Attica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Lorain and 54.3 miles from Radnor.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attica

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

44 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

84 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Radnor. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Radnor

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population1,904
Coordinates40.3842300, -83.1507500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Radnor (-83.15075, 40.38423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.38
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.19 $28.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.79 $18.35 $36.69
Diesel $4.30 $16.48 $32.97

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 Radnor. The current time is 01:21:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.