How far is Lorain, OH from West Liberty, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to West Liberty, OH is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and West Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and West Liberty.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 292: Valley Hi, East Liberty
1563 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 292
654 ft · 21 sec · State Route 292
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Turn left onto County Road 153
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 153
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Continue on Columbus Street
120 m · 12 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Sandusky Street
72 m · 6 sec · Sandusky Street
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Continue on Water Street
923 ft · 27 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
64 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 5 South
6.9 mi · 10 min · County Road 5 South
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Turn left onto US Route 68
3168 ft · 2 min · US Route 68
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Turn left onto East Baird Street
19 m · 2 sec · East Baird Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Baird Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and West Liberty.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near West Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to West Liberty?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Lorain and 82.5 miles from West Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near West Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.96 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 West Liberty
Situated in Logan County within west-central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of 1089 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2522800, -83.7557700 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Liberty (-83.75577, 40.25228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $3.91 | $22.73 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $29.31 | $58.61 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $36.93 | $73.87 |
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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