How far is Seven Hills, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Seven Hills, OH to Lorain, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
36.38 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.52 mi
42.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.52 mi
Kilometers
42.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.55 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Seven Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seven Hills
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seven Hills
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
North Olmsted
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Seven Hills
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Lorain
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Hills and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seven Hills and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Drive

    1151 ft · 55 sec · Winchester Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ridgewood Drive

    2760 ft · 1 min · East Ridgewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadview Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Broadview Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    1162 ft · 38 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo

    1780 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seven Hills 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
14.6 mi · 40%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 19%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 6%
Broadview Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Olmsted
00h 23m from Seven Hills
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seven Hills and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seven Hills to Lorain?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

North Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Seven Hills and 19.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seven Hills and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near North Olmsted

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

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

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Elyria

15 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

66 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seven Hills and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 26.52 mi (42.68 km).

Seven Hills

#1 Seven Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population11,548
Coordinates41.3953300, -81.6762400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Drive (-81.676011, 41.395337)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $4.79 $6.13 $12.26
Diesel $4.30 $5.51 $11.02

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 Seven Hills and Lorain. The current time is 00:41:14.

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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.