How far is Lorain, OH from Sciotodale, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Sciotodale, OH is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.54 mi
04h 43m
Flight
189.91 mi
305.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.91 mi
Kilometers
305.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.54 mi
Kilometers
372.63 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sciotodale
Sat, Nov 7, 6:17 AM EST
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-11-07T01:33
Arrive Sciotodale
Sat, Nov 7, 6:17 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
115.8 mi
02h 21m
To Sciotodale
115.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    31.5 mi · 43 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 140

    2211 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Webster Street

    1573 ft · 31 sec · Webster Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Webster Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
102 mi · 44%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
68 mi · 29%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 7%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 3%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 21m from Lorain
Leave By
7:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Sciotodale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Lorain and 115.8 miles from Sciotodale.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Sciotodale.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Sciotodale. Straight-line distance: 189.91 mi (305.63 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sciotodale

Sciotodale is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7548000, -82.8687800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Sciotodale (-82.86878, 38.7548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $32.51
Round trip
$65.02
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $32.51 $65.02
Mid-grade $4.56 $37.27 $74.54
Premium $5.10 $41.68 $83.37
Diesel $6.39 $52.21 $104.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Sciotodale. The current time is 01:33:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.