How far is Oak Hill, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, OH to Lorain, OH is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Madison County, Ohio
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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.
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Start on Cavallo Road
26 m · 10 sec · Cavallo Road
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Turn left onto Flat Run Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Flat Run Road
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Turn left onto Boeshart Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Boeshart Road
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Turn right onto Millersburg Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on South Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road
1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road
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Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Wooster Road
18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
810 ft · 24 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Street
2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto West Bowman Street
668 ft · 22 sec · West Bowman Street
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Turn left onto Quinby Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue
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Turn left onto Burbank Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Friendsville Road
977 ft · 24 sec · Friendsville Road
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Turn left onto Dix Expressway
156 m · 7 sec · Dix Expressway
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on N Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 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 Oak Hill 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.
Wooster Road
Turn straight onto Wooster Road
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Oak Hill and 37.8 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek
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 Deer Creek.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.59 km).
#1 Oak Hill
Oak Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4142300, -82.2409900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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