How far is Sylvania, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Lorain, OH is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Township in Sandusky County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Lorain.
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Start on Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
1666 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Reynolds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
723 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 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 Sylvania 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.8 mi · 01h 21m
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 Sylvania 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 Sylvania to Lorain?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Sylvania and 53.1 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Green Creek
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 Green Creek.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 km).
#1 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
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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