How far is Lorain, OH from Steubenville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Steubenville, OH is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.44 mi
03h 00m
Flight
110.16 mi
177.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.16 mi
Kilometers
177.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.44 mi
Kilometers
242.11 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steubenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Steubenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Newton Falls
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Lorain
75.1 mi
01h 30m
To Steubenville
75.3 mi
01h 30m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1726 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    810 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Brady Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Brady Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Langley Avenue

    32 m · 8 sec · Langley Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard

    78 m · 8 sec · Sunset Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brady Circle West

    94 m · 15 sec · Brady Circle West

  26. 26

    Turn right

    123 m · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    94 m · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 48%
SR 11 South
34 mi · 23%
River Lake Highway
28.4 mi · 19%
I 80 East
5.69 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton Falls
01h 30m from Lorain
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Steubenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Newton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Lorain and 75.3 miles from Steubenville.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Steubenville.

Stop Ideas Near Newton Falls

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

31 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

70 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

96 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Steubenville. Straight-line distance: 110.16 mi (177.29 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Steubenville

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Population17,586
Coordinates40.3697900, -80.6339600
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Steubenville (-80.63396, 40.36979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $19.67
Round trip
$39.35
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.67 $39.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.53 $45.05
Premium $4.79 $25.43 $50.87
Diesel $4.30 $22.85 $45.71

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 Steubenville. The current time is 02:43:52.

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.