How far is North Lewisburg, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from North Lewisburg, OH to Lorain, OH is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
131.11 mi
02h 38m
Flight
111.29 mi
179.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.29 mi
Kilometers
179.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.11 mi
Kilometers
211 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in North Lewisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Lewisburg
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Lewisburg
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From North Lewisburg
74.4 mi
01h 19m
To Lorain
56.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Lewisburg and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Maple Street

    8.9 mi · 16 min · West Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fifth Street

    611 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Lewisburg 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
78.9 mi · 60%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 11%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 10%
West Maple Street
8.87 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 5%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 19m from North Lewisburg
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Lewisburg and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Lewisburg to Lorain?

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from North Lewisburg and 56.7 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Lewisburg and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Lewisburg and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.1 km).

North Lewisburg

#1 North Lewisburg

City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,471
Coordinates40.2231100, -83.5574300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-83.557429, 40.223074)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.31
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.15 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $4.79 $22.18 $44.36
Diesel $4.30 $19.93 $39.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Lewisburg and Lorain. The current time is 02:37:37.

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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.