How far is University Heights, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from University Heights, OH to Lorain, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Heights and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and Lorain.
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Start on Silsby Road
92 m · 17 sec · Silsby Road
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Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn right onto Fairmount Circle
51 m · 6 sec · Fairmount Circle
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Continue on Fairmount Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Fairmount Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Woodland Road
2450 ft · 1 min · North Woodland Road
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Turn slight left onto Larchmere Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Larchmere Boulevard
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Continue on Woodland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodland Avenue
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Turn left onto Opportunity Corridor
1.5 mi · 3 min · Opportunity Corridor
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Continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
18.6 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on 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 University Heights 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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
18.6 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Heights to Lorain?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from University Heights and 18.3 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around University Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Heights and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 km).
#1 University Heights
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,642 |
| Coordinates | 41.4978300, -81.5373500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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