How far is Loudon, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Loudon, OH to Lorain, OH is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
97.13 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.62 mi
113.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.62 mi
Kilometers
113.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Loudon
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Lorain
55.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Road Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 14%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 11%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 7%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 52m from Loudon
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loudon and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Loudon and 55.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Loudon and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates40.5695100, -81.5009500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Road Northwest (-81.501028, 40.569485)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.55 $29.10
Premium $4.79 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $4.30 $14.76 $29.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loudon and Lorain. The current time is 22:58:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.