How far is Radnor, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Radnor, OH to Lorain, OH is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radnor and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radnor and Lorain.
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Start on Radnor Road
2 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road
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Turn right onto State Route 203
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 203
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Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road
2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2930 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on LaRue-Prospect Road South
2.1 mi · 3 min · LaRue-Prospect Road South
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Turn right onto Marion-Marysville Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Marion-Marysville Road
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Continue on South Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Prospect Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto South State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Patten Street
130 m · 11 sec · Patten Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Marion-Bucyrus Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion-Bucyrus Road
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Turn slight left onto South Sandusky Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on Sandusky Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
21.4 mi · 30 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Radnor and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hayes Avenue
Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Radnor and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radnor to Lorain?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Attica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Radnor and 50.4 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Radnor and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Attica
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 Attica.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radnor and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).
#1 Radnor
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
| Population | 1,904 |
| Coordinates | 40.3842300, -83.1507500 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
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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