How far is South Russell, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from South Russell, OH to Lorain, OH is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Russell and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Russell and Lorain.
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Start on Bell Road
2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road
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Continue on Bell Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Bell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North Franklin Street
1265 ft · 35 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Solon Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Solon Road
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Turn right onto Cannon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cannon Road
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Turn left onto Harper Road
810 ft · 26 sec · Harper Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 422
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Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
2461 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
2613 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 23 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 South Russell and Lorain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Russell and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Russell to Lorain?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Brook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from South Russell and 24.9 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Russell and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Brook Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook Park.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Russell and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).
#1 South Russell
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.4314400, -81.3653900 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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