How far is Ottawa County, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Ottawa County, OH to Lorain, OH is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa County and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa County and Lorain.
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Start on South Port Clinton South Road
111 m · 18 sec · South Port Clinton South Road
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Turn right onto East Wilcox Road
2011 ft · 2 min · East Wilcox Road
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Turn left onto South Fulton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Perry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on East Harbor Road
124 m · 8 sec · East Harbor Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Ottawa County and Lorain.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Harbor Road
Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ottawa County and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ottawa County to Lorain?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Ottawa County and 27 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ottawa County and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa County and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 39.4 mi (63.41 km).
#1 Ottawa County
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 40,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4967500, -82.9412800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
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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