How far is Park Layne, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Park Layne, OH to Lorain, OH is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Road
187.58 mi
03h 17m
Flight
145.55 mi
234.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.55 mi
Kilometers
234.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.58 mi
Kilometers
301.88 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Park Layne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Layne
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Layne
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Park Layne
97.2 mi
01h 38m
To Lorain
90.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Layne and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on West Carpenter Drive

    102 m · 20 sec · West Carpenter Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frayne Drive

    90 m · 15 sec · Frayne Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Weinland Street

    2584 ft · 2 min · Weinland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lemay Street

    93 m · 19 sec · Lemay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gerlaugh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Gerlaugh Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike

    1146 ft · 31 sec · Lower Valley Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2233 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    123 m · 8 sec · Sycamore Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Spangler Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  18. 18

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

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Layne 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
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 51%
I 70 East
51.9 mi · 28%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Park Layne
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Layne and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Layne to Lorain?

The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Park Layne and 90.3 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Layne and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Layne and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 145.55 mi (234.24 km).

Park Layne

#1 Park Layne

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

Population4,343
Coordinates39.8864500, -84.0396600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Carpenter Drive (-84.039424, 39.886121)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.06 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
13.24 gal · 50.12 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.79 $31.71 $63.42
Diesel $4.30 $28.49 $56.98

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 Park Layne and Lorain. The current time is 05:57:38.

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.