How far is Lorain, OH from Williamsburg, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Williamsburg, OH is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Williamsburg.
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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
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North South Street
11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street
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Continue on Broadway Street South
8.9 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street South
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
5 mi · 8 min · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road
3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133
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Continue on Tall Gate Road
1255 ft · 30 sec · Tall Gate Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Williamsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Lorain and 115.4 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 192.85 mi (310.36 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 Williamsburg
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.0542300, -84.0529900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-84.05299, 39.05423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $3.71 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
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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