How far is Parkman, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Parkman, OH to Lorain, OH is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.94 mi
01h 14m
Flight
58.17 mi
93.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.94 mi
Kilometers
104.51 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Parkman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkman
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkman
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
Seven Hills
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Parkman
32.7 mi
00h 37m
To Lorain
32.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
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 Parkman and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norton Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Norton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Market Road

    23.9 mi · 32 min · Main Market Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

    2461 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2613 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Market Road
23.9 mi · 37%
Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 29%
I 480 East
7.87 mi · 12%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Market Road

Turn right onto Main Market Road

23.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Hills
00h 37m from Parkman
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parkman and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Seven Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Parkman and 32.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkman and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seven Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Hills.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkman and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 58.17 mi (93.62 km).

Parkman

#1 Parkman

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population4,128
Coordinates41.3706100, -81.0651000
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Norton (-81.064975, 41.370609)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.71 $19.43
Premium $4.79 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $4.30 $9.86 $19.71

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 Parkman and Lorain. The current time is 03:22:35.

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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.