How far is Moreland Hills, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Moreland Hills, OH to Lorain, OH is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
46.05 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.09 mi
62.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.09 mi
Kilometers
62.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.05 mi
Kilometers
74.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moreland Hills
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moreland Hills
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
Fairview Park
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Moreland Hills
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To Lorain
22.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moreland Hills and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Chagrin Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road

    2161 ft · 48 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harvard Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Harvard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3035 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo

    1348 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moreland Hills 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 41%
I 480 West
7.73 mi · 17%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 15%
Harvard Road
2.58 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 5%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
00h 29m from Moreland Hills
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moreland Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moreland Hills to Lorain?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Moreland Hills and 22.7 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moreland Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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 Fairview Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 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 5.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

21 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

71 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moreland Hills and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 39.09 mi (62.91 km).

Moreland Hills

#1 Moreland Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,302
Coordinates41.4478300, -81.4276200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Chagrin Boulevard (-81.427572, 41.447895)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.00
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.00 $12.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.87 $13.74
Premium $4.79 $7.76 $15.52
Diesel $4.30 $6.97 $13.94

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 Moreland Hills and Lorain. The current time is 01:02:43.

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.