How far is Ottawa Hills, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Ottawa Hills, OH to Lorain, OH is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.55 mi
01h 40m
Flight
76.93 mi
123.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ottawa Hills.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ottawa Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa Hills
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa Hills
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
Clyde
OH

City

From Ottawa Hills
46.7 mi
00h 50m
To Lorain
46.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
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 Ottawa Hills and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa Hills and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonniebrook Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Bonniebrook Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talmadge Road

    633 ft · 22 sec · Talmadge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bancroft Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Reynolds Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Reynolds Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Reynolds Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Reynolds Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    723 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  14. 14

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa Hills 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
75.8 mi · 81%
North Reynolds Road
5.5 mi · 6%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 5%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 3%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 2%
West Bancroft Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

75.8 mi · 01h 21m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
00h 50m from Ottawa Hills
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ottawa Hills 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 Ottawa Hills to Lorain?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Ottawa Hills and 46.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ottawa Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

26 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

109 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa Hills and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.8 km).

Ottawa Hills

#1 Ottawa Hills

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,534
Coordinates41.6642200, -83.6432700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonniebrook Road (-83.643278, 41.664317)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.45
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.23 $24.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.00 $28.00
Premium $4.79 $15.81 $31.61
Diesel $4.30 $14.20 $28.41

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 Ottawa Hills and Lorain. The current time is 06:28:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.