How far is Lorain, OH from Scipio, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Scipio, OH is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Scipio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Scipio.
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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
25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Cr23
1.8 mi · 7 min · Cr23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cr23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Scipio.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Scipio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Scipio?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Lorain and 29.6 miles from Scipio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Scipio.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Scipio. Straight-line distance: 47.14 mi (75.86 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 Scipio
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0989400, -82.9585200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scipio (-82.95852, 41.09894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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