How far is Pleasant Hill, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, OH to Lorain, OH is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Road
169.24 mi
03h 00m
Flight
124.26 mi
199.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.26 mi
Kilometers
199.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.24 mi
Kilometers
272.37 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Pleasant Hill
87.1 mi
01h 30m
To Lorain
82.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Horns Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Horns Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Tarkiln Road Southeast

    567 ft · 12 sec · Tarkiln Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  16. 16

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

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill 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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
96 mi · 57%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 8%
Lancaster Bypass
12.6 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

95 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 30m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Lorain?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Pleasant Hill and 82.1 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 124.26 mi (199.98 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

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

Population1,258
Coordinates39.6714500, -82.5079400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast (-82.508557, 39.671926)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.24
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.12 $44.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.32 $50.65
Premium $4.79 $28.60 $57.19
Diesel $4.30 $25.69 $51.39

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 Pleasant Hill and Lorain. The current time is 22:12:52.

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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.