How far is Sheffield Lake, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Sheffield Lake, OH to Lorain, OH is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheffield Lake and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield Lake and Lorain.
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Start on Ivanhoe Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
960 ft · 44 sec · Pasadena Avenue
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Turn right onto Ferndale Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ferndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Devonshire Avenue
88 m · 15 sec · Devonshire Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lake Road
1709 ft · 42 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Erie Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 19th Street
859 ft · 40 sec · West 19th Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
19 m · 3 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 Sheffield Lake 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.
East Erie Avenue
Continue on East Erie Avenue
2.86 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sheffield Lake and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheffield Lake to Lorain?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Sheffield Lake and 3.2 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheffield Lake and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield Lake and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.76 km).
#1 Sheffield Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 8,952 |
| Coordinates | 41.4875400, -82.1015400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.01 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.90 | $1.81 |
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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