How far is Montville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Montville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
70.34 mi
01h 25m
Flight
59.51 mi
95.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.34 mi
Kilometers
113.2 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-18T22:57
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
Nottingham
OH

Human settlement in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

From Montville
36.2 mi
00h 42m
To Lorain
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2146 ft · 35 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Painesville Warren Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Painesville Warren Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vrooman Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Vrooman Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Vrooman Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vrooman Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
19.3 mi · 27%
I 90 West
16.4 mi · 23%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 12%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 8%
Painesville Warren Road
4.63 mi · 7%
Plank Road
4.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

19.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
00h 42m from Montville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Montville and 34.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Nottingham

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 Nottingham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 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 14.7 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 Nottingham.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

51 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 59.51 mi (95.78 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population11,993
Coordinates41.6072800, -81.0503700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Army of the Republic Highway (-81.05037, 41.607318)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.79 $11.88 $23.76
Diesel $4.30 $10.67 $21.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Lorain. The current time is 22:57:33.

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.