How far is Stony Prairie, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Stony Prairie, OH to Lorain, OH is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.79 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.9 mi
81.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.9 mi
Kilometers
81.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.79 mi
Kilometers
96.23 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Tue, Nov 10, 11:43 PM EST
Return by in Stony Prairie
Wed, Nov 11, 12:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Prairie
2026-11-10T22:35
Arrive Lorain
Tue, Nov 10, 11:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Prairie
9:30 PM EST
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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Stony Prairie
31.2 mi
00h 34m
To Lorain
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Prairie and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Prairie and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    138 m · 38 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    98 m · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    95 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Terra Way

    2035 ft · 54 sec · Terra Way

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Bypass Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  17. 17

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Prairie 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
43.7 mi · 73%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 7%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 5%
Bypass Highway
3.23 mi · 5%
SR 53 North
3.01 mi · 5%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 34m from Stony Prairie
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stony Prairie and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stony Prairie to Lorain?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Stony Prairie and 28.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stony Prairie and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Prairie and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.92 km).

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#1 Stony Prairie

Situated in north-central Ohio, this unincorporated community and census-designated place falls within the jurisdiction of Sandusky County.

Population0
Coordinates41.3514400, -83.1552000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.156182, 41.352291)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.37 $9.22 $18.44
Premium $4.91 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.29 $13.28 $26.55

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Stony Prairie and Lorain. The current time is 22:35:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.