How far is Saint Clairsville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Clairsville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
152.27 mi
02h 46m
Flight
116.15 mi
186.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.27 mi
Kilometers
245.05 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Clairsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clairsville
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clairsville
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
Mount Eaton
OH

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

From Saint Clairsville
69.1 mi
01h 23m
To Lorain
83.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
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 Saint Clairsville and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clairsville and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    834 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Marietta Street

    129 m · 12 sec · North Marietta Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Newell Avenue

    597 ft · 10 sec · Newell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2410 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Provident Fairpoint Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Provident Fairpoint Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2109 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairpoint New Athens Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint New Athens Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-New Athens Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Cadiz-New Athens Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Clair Avenue

    1161 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    962 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    812 ft · 14 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  31. 31

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  46. 46

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  48. 48

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clairsville 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
53 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 15%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 10%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Eaton
01h 23m from Saint Clairsville
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Clairsville 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 Saint Clairsville to Lorain?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Saint Clairsville and 83.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Clairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

82 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clairsville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.92 km).

Saint Clairsville

#1 Saint Clairsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,085
Coordinates40.0806300, -80.9000900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-80.900086, 40.08062)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $19.90
Round trip
$39.79
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.90 $39.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.78 $45.56
Premium $4.79 $25.72 $51.44
Diesel $4.30 $23.11 $46.22

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 Saint Clairsville and Lorain. The current time is 23:43:59.

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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.