How far is Lorain, OH from Warren, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Warren, OH is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
80.31 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.3 mi
116.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.3 mi
Kilometers
116.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Sat, May 30, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-05-30T04:21
Arrive Warren
Sat, May 30, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
40.1 mi
00h 49m
To Warren
40.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    657 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Market Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Market Street

    2021 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mahoning Avenue Northwest

    105 m · 11 sec · Mahoning Avenue Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street Northwest

    564 ft · 19 sec · High Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
63.4 mi · 79%
SR 5
4.6 mi · 6%
West Market Street
3.54 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 3%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 49m from Lorain
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 40.1 miles from Lorain and 40.2 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peninsula

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Warren. Straight-line distance: 72.3 mi (116.35 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Warren

City in the U.

Population3,922
Coordinates41.2375600, -80.8184200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Warren (-80.81842, 41.23756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.97
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.49 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.79 $13.56 $27.11
Diesel $4.30 $12.18 $24.36

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Warren. The current time is 04:21:38.

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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.