How far is Middlebury, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Middlebury, OH to Lorain, OH is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and Lorain.
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Start on Harrison Willshire Road
10 m · 8 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
28 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53, SR 67: Tiffin, Upper Sandusky
1918 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
1763 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
2227 ft · 52 sec · West Saffell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sycamore Avenue
2268 ft · 45 sec · North Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Kilborn Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Kilborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harrison Willshire Road
Continue straight
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middlebury and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlebury to Lorain?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Middlebury and 89.4 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlebury and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Sandusky.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 139.81 mi (225 km).
#1 Middlebury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,346 |
| Coordinates | 40.8461600, -84.7460700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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