How far is Norton, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Norton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and Lorain.
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Start on South Cleveland Massillon Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Massillon Road
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Take the ramp left
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
886 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road
67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Turn straight onto Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Norton and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Cleveland Massillon Road
Merge slight left
6.61 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Norton and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norton to Lorain?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Norton and 29.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Norton and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
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 Litchfield.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.49 km).
#1 Norton
Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0292200, -81.6381800 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
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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