How far is Pierpont, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Pierpont, OH to Lorain, OH is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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 Lake County, Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierpont and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont and Lorain.
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Start on the route
155 m · 42 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Winship Avenue
150 m · 22 sec · Winship Avenue
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Continue on State Route 167
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Route 167
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Take the ramp right toward SR 11 North
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
5.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Cleveland
2793 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on 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 Pierpont 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.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pierpont and Mostly Cloudy near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierpont to Lorain?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Pierpont and 49.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierpont and Mostly Cloudy near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Kirtland
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 Kirtland.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierpont and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.19 km).
#1 Pierpont
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,232 |
| Coordinates | 41.7492200, -80.5684100 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
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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