How far is Sidney, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Lorain, OH is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Lorain.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Court Street
47 m · 11 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
3148 ft · 57 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Wapakoneta Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wapakoneta Avenue
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Continue on Sidney-Wapakoneta Road
2746 ft · 46 sec · Sidney-Wapakoneta Road
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Take the ramp straight
61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1346 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lima Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Street
947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue
15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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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 Sidney and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sidney-Wapakoneta Road
Take the ramp straight
61.7 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sidney 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 Sidney to Lorain?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
New Riegel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Sidney and 91 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near New Riegel
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 New Riegel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 130.94 mi (210.73 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
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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