How far is Paxton, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Paxton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paxton and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paxton and Lorain.
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Start on Sharon Copley Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Copley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Center Public Square
69 m · 5 sec · Ridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Ridge Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Medina Road
3 mi · 5 min · Medina Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1622 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
786 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
15.9 mi · 17 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Paxton and Lorain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Paxton and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paxton to Lorain?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Middleburg Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Paxton and 27.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paxton and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Middleburg Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paxton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 km).
#1 Paxton
Former village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 41.0931100, -81.6876300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.71 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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