How far is Monroeville, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Monroeville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroeville and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroeville and Lorain.
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Start on Hollister Street
99 m · 17 sec · Hollister Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
88 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Milan Street
1103 ft · 32 sec · Milan Street
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Continue on River Road
2588 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whittlesey Avenue
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Continue on Shaw Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mudbrook Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Mudbrook Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 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 Monroeville and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mudbrook Road
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroeville and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroeville to Lorain?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Monroeville and 16.6 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroeville and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights
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 Berlin Heights.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 30.3 mi (48.77 km).
#1 Monroeville
Human settlement in Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.2442200, -82.6962900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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