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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.65 mi
Kilometers
170.03 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Radnor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radnor
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radnor
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
Attica
OH

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

From Radnor
55.2 mi
01h 04m
To Lorain
50.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Radnor Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 203

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 203

  3. 3

    Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road

    2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · North Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on LaRue-Prospect Road South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · LaRue-Prospect Road South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Marion-Marysville Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Patten Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Patten Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    85 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Marion-Bucyrus Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion-Bucyrus Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Sandusky Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sandusky Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Sandusky Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 4

    4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4

  19. 19

    Continue on STATE ROUTE 4

    3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4

  20. 20

    Continue on Sandusky Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Sandusky Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    21.4 mi · 30 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue

    26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
33.3 mi · 32%
South Main Street
22 mi · 21%
Marion-Bucyrus Road
15.1 mi · 14%
Sandusky Avenue
8.22 mi · 8%
State Route 4
7.55 mi · 7%
Marion-Marysville Road
6.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attica
01h 04m from Radnor
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sandusky

44 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

84 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radnor and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Radnor

#1 Radnor

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population1,904
Coordinates40.3842300, -83.1507500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Radnor Road (-83.15077, 40.384236)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.64
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Radnor and Lorain. The current time is 23:33:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.