How far is Orrville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Orrville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
69.92 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.39 mi
76.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.52 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Orrville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrville
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orrville
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
Litchfield
OH

Unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio

From Orrville
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Lorain
41.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orrville and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Wadsworth Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    40 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Norwalk Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road

    67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Elyria Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orrville and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wadsworth Road
20.9 mi · 30%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 9%
Medina-Elyria Road
4.87 mi · 7%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 6%
Lorain Boulevard
2.88 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

6.59 mi · 00h 10m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 40m from Orrville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orrville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orrville to Lorain?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 28.8 miles from Orrville and 41.1 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orrville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

46 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

66 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 km).

Orrville

#1 Orrville

City in ohio, USA

Population8,433
Coordinates40.8436700, -81.7640200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-81.764171, 40.843674)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.48 $20.96
Premium $4.79 $11.83 $23.66
Diesel $4.30 $10.63 $21.26

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 Orrville and Lorain. The current time is 22:52:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.