How far is Middlefield, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Middlefield, OH to Lorain, OH is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
69.22 mi
01h 22m
Flight
57.41 mi
92.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.22 mi
Kilometers
111.4 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Middlefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlefield
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlefield
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
Garfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Middlefield
35.1 mi
00h 41m
To Lorain
34.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward the route

    1437 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

    2461 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2613 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlefield 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 27%
US 422 West
15.8 mi · 23%
I 480 East
7.87 mi · 11%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10%
Ravenna Road
6.26 mi · 9%
East Center Street
3.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

18.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield Heights
00h 41m from Middlefield
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlefield and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Middlefield and 34.1 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlefield and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 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 Middlefield and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 57.41 mi (92.39 km).

Middlefield

#1 Middlefield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population4,466
Coordinates41.4620000, -81.0737100
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.073644, 41.461996)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.79 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $4.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 Middlefield and Lorain. The current time is 03:19:52.

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.