How far is Lorain, OH from Yellow Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Yellow Creek, OH is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.35 mi
02h 37m
Flight
99.59 mi
160.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.35 mi
Kilometers
212.99 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yellow Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Fri, Apr 17, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-17T11:32
Arrive Yellow Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Windham
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
66.1 mi
01h 18m
To Yellow Creek
66.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Yellow Creek.

  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

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Aten Avenue

    714 ft · 16 sec · Aten Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2338 ft · 50 sec · Clark Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Clark Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway 7 C

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Highway 7 C

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 7 C

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 55%
SR 11 South
34 mi · 26%
River Lake Highway
10.1 mi · 8%
I 80 East
5.69 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
01h 18m from Lorain
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Yellow Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Yellow Creek?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Lorain and 66.2 miles from Yellow Creek.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Yellow Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Yellow Creek. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.28 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yellow Creek

Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States

Population1,995
Coordinates40.5745100, -80.6675700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Yellow Creek (-80.66757, 40.57451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $17.30
Round trip
$34.60
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.30 $34.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.81 $39.62
Premium $4.79 $22.37 $44.74
Diesel $4.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Yellow Creek. The current time is 11:32:54.

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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.