How far is Spencer, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Spencer, OH to Lorain, OH is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Lorain.
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Start on North Main Street
2764 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Spencer Road
2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road
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Continue on Center Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Center Street
59 m · 5 sec · North Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lagrange Road
50 m · 10 sec · Lagrange Road
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Turn left onto Oberlin Elyria Road
1324 ft · 28 sec · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Turn slight right onto Russia Road
586 ft · 21 sec · Russia Road
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Turn right onto West River Road South
2.5 mi · 4 min · West River Road South
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Turn slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 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 Spencer 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.
Lattasburg-Elyria Road
Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
6.33 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Lorain?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Spencer and 22.6 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 24.55 mi (39.51 km).
#1 Spencer
Village in Spencer Township located in Medina County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.1003300, -82.1232100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
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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