How far is Oak Hill, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, OH to Lorain, OH is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.19 mi
03h 54m
Flight
178 mi
286.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178 mi
Kilometers
286.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.19 mi
Kilometers
349.53 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Oak Hill
111.2 mi
01h 57m
To Lorain
105.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2337 ft · 40 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chillicothe Street

    2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Chillicothe Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  22. 22

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

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
97.1 mi · 45%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 16%
US 35 West
25.3 mi · 12%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
North Jackson Street
12 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

95 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 57m from Oak Hill
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Lorain?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Oak Hill and 105.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 178 mi (286.47 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,531
Coordinates38.8939600, -82.5734900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-82.573495, 38.89391)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $28.38
Round trip
$56.76
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.38 $56.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.79 $36.69 $73.38
Diesel $4.30 $32.97 $65.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Lorain. The current time is 00:34:52.

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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.