How far is Lorain, OH from Troy, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Troy, OH is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.92 mi
03h 45m
Flight
143.96 mi
231.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.96 mi
Kilometers
231.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.92 mi
Kilometers
308.86 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Fri, Apr 24, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-24T04:56
Arrive Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EDT
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
North Baltimore
OH

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
95.9 mi
01h 52m
To Troy
96 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 25A

    1065 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 25A

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 25A

  23. 23

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2320 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    37 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
125 mi · 65%
Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 23%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 3%
County Road 25A
4.01 mi · 2%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hayes Avenue

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Baltimore
01h 52m from Lorain
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

North Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Lorain and 96 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near North Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

52 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Bryan

80 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Sandusky

85 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Waterloo

116 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Troy. Straight-line distance: 143.96 mi (231.68 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Troy

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

Population26,473
Coordinates40.0395000, -84.2032800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Troy (-84.20328, 40.0395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.64 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.17
13.54 gal · 51.28 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.08 $50.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $4.79 $32.43 $64.86
Diesel $4.30 $29.14 $58.28

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Troy. The current time is 04:56:34.

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.