How far is Napoleon, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Napoleon, OH to Lorain, OH is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napoleon and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napoleon and Lorain.
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Start on East Clinton Street
153 m · 15 sec · East Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Scott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Scott Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, US 24 East: Maumee
1692 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
2702 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 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 Napoleon 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
70.6 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Napoleon and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Napoleon to Lorain?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Napoleon and 58.6 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Napoleon and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 100.74 mi (162.13 km).
#1 Napoleon
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,147 |
| Coordinates | 41.3922700, -84.1252200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
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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