How far is Lorain, OH from South Canal, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to South Canal, OH is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and South Canal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and South Canal.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Route 534
140 m · 9 sec · State Route 534
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Continue on Miller Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · Miller Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
671 ft · 17 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Canal Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto Niles Avenue
903 ft · 40 sec · Niles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and South Canal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
57.8 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to South Canal?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Lorain and 38 miles from South Canal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.
Stop Ideas Near Peninsula
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 Peninsula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and South Canal. Straight-line distance: 64.9 mi (104.45 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 South Canal
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -80.9867600 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canal (-80.98676, 41.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
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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