How far is Luckey, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Luckey, OH to Lorain, OH is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.22 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.59 mi
108.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.59 mi
Kilometers
108.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.22 mi
Kilometers
125.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Tue, May 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Luckey
Tue, May 19, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luckey
2026-05-19T14:15
Arrive Lorain
Tue, May 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luckey
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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Luckey
39.1 mi
00h 43m
To Lorain
39.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 26 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Krotzer Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Krotzer Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Middleton Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middleton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pemberville Road

    1326 ft · 32 sec · Pemberville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middleton Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Middleton Pike

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fostoria Road

    67 m · 9 sec · Fostoria Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pemberville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pemberville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    53.5 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  18. 18

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
53.5 mi · 68%
West Main Street
5.14 mi · 7%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 5%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 4%
Middleton Pike
3.01 mi · 4%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
00h 43m from Luckey
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Luckey and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Luckey and 39.1 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Luckey and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luckey and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 67.59 mi (108.77 km).

Luckey

#1 Luckey

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,049
Coordinates41.4506100, -83.4874300
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.487427, 41.450561)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.45
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.23 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $4.79 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Luckey and Lorain. The current time is 14:15:51.

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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.