How far is Monfort Heights, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Monfort Heights, OH to Lorain, OH is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monfort Heights and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monfort Heights and Lorain.
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Start on Philoret Drive
828 ft · 41 sec · Philoret Drive
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Turn left onto West North Bend Road
1178 ft · 36 sec · West North Bend Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheviot Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cheviot Road
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Continue on Blue Rock Road
1579 ft · 42 sec · Blue Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Cheviot Road
1844 ft · 52 sec · Cheviot Road
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Turn right onto West Galbraith Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Galbraith Road
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Turn left onto Colerain Avenue
1348 ft · 41 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SR 126 East: Reagan Highway
1975 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
2386 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
95 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Monfort Heights and Lorain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
95 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Monfort Heights and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monfort Heights to Lorain?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Monfort Heights and 115.3 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Monfort Heights and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monfort Heights and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 201.56 mi (324.38 km).
#1 Monfort Heights
Monfort Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1883900, -84.5952200 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $3.83 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.80 | $83.61 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
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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