How far is Thornport, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Thornport, OH to Lorain, OH is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.67 mi
02h 47m
Flight
107.06 mi
172.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.06 mi
Kilometers
172.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.67 mi
Kilometers
202.25 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Fri, Nov 6, 10:56 PM EST
Return by in Thornport
Sat, Nov 7, 1:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornport
2026-11-06T20:08
Arrive Lorain
Fri, Nov 6, 10:56 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornport
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Thornport
66.2 mi
01h 23m
To Lorain
59.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornport and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hwy 1064

    134 m · 20 sec · Town Hwy 1064

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    706 ft · 18 sec · Zion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornport and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
43 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
35.2 mi · 28%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 13%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 10%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 23m from Thornport
Leave By
12:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Thornport and Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thornport to Lorain?

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Thornport and 59.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Thornport and Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornport and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 107.06 mi (172.29 km).

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#1 Thornport

Thornport is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9131200, -82.4109900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hwy 1064 (-82.410837, 39.913103)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.33
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $17.67 $35.33
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.26 $40.51
Premium $5.10 $22.65 $45.31
Diesel $6.39 $28.38 $56.75

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornport and Lorain. The current time is 20:08:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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