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

The driving distance from North Madison, OH to Lorain, OH is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.22 mi
01h 23m
Flight
63.31 mi
101.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.31 mi
Kilometers
101.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Nov 8, 6:22 AM EST
Return by in North Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 7:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Madison
2026-11-08T04:59
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Nov 8, 6:22 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Madison
9:30 PM EST
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 North Madison
36 mi
00h 41m
To Lorain
36.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 21 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ridge Road

    35 m · 7 sec · North Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hubbard Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hubbard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Lake Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    755 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

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

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

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

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on 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 North Madison and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Street
24.9 mi · 34%
I 90 East
19.3 mi · 27%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 12%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 8%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Street

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
00h 41m from North Madison
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Madison 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 Madison to Lorain?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 miles from North Madison and 36.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Madison and Sunny 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 14.6 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 North Madison and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 63.31 mi (101.89 km).

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#1 North Madison

Situated within Lake County in northeastern Ohio, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 673 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8020000, -81.0489900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.048993, 41.801988)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.50 $11.46 $22.93
Premium $5.04 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $6.36 $16.21 $32.42

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between North Madison and Lorain. The current time is 04:59:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.