How far is Malvern, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Malvern, OH to Lorain, OH is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
94.81 mi
01h 46m
Flight
74.06 mi
119.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.06 mi
Kilometers
119.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.81 mi
Kilometers
152.58 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Malvern
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Malvern
47.3 mi
00h 53m
To Lorain
47.5 mi
00h 53m

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 Malvern and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Canal Street

    2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Zwallen Way

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
35.3 mi · 37%
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 36%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.26 mi · 7%
Zwallen Way
3.54 mi · 4%
Alliance Road Northwest
2.81 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 43m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
00h 53m from Malvern
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Lorain?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Malvern and 47.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).

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#1 Malvern

Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States

Population1,119
Coordinates40.6917300, -81.1812100
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Canal Street (-81.181212, 40.691633)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.75
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.37 $24.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.17 $28.34
Premium $4.79 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $4.30 $14.38 $28.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Lorain. The current time is 19:28:40.

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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.