How far is Massillon, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Lorain, OH is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
73.66 mi
01h 20m
Flight
56.91 mi
91.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.66 mi
Kilometers
118.55 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Massillon
36.5 mi
00h 40m
To Lorain
37.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Massillon and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    101 m · 10 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    34.3 mi · 40 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right 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 Massillon and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
34.3 mi · 47%
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 37%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

34.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 40m from Massillon
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Massillon 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 Massillon to Lorain?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Massillon and 37.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 56.91 mi (91.58 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 Massillon and Lorain. The current time is 23:30:39.

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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.