How far is Moulton, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Moulton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
160.64 mi
02h 43m
Flight
126.47 mi
203.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.64 mi
Kilometers
258.53 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Moulton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moulton
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moulton
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
New Riegel
OH

Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America

From Moulton
75.3 mi
01h 21m
To Lorain
85.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 33A

    93 m · 12 sec · County Road 33A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

    1283 ft · 37 sec · Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lima Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Sandusky Street

    947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

    152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue

    15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue

    26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moulton and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
45.7 mi · 28%
Tiffin Avenue
44.4 mi · 28%
Hayes Avenue
33.3 mi · 21%
Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
7.2 mi · 4%
North Leavitt Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Lima Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Riegel
01h 21m from Moulton
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moulton 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 Moulton to Lorain?

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

New Riegel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Moulton and 85.3 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Riegel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Riegel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Riegel.

RAIL

Sandusky

66 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

68 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Bryan

114 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moulton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 126.47 mi (203.54 km).

Moulton

#1 Moulton

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,614
Coordinates40.5561600, -84.2971700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Plank Pike (-84.297194, 40.55626)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.46 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.01
11.34 gal · 42.92 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.01 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.79 $27.16 $54.32
Diesel $4.30 $24.40 $48.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Moulton and Lorain. The current time is 01:48:54.

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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.