How far is Lorain, OH from Wellington, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Wellington, OH is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Wellington.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
10.5 mi · 19 min · North Leavitt Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Wellington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
10.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Wellington?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lorain and 10.4 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
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Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.71 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 Wellington
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.1689400, -82.2179400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-82.21794, 41.16894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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