How far is Urbana, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Lorain, OH is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and Lorain.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scioto Street
54 m · 4 sec · Scioto Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street
9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1429 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 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 Urbana 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.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Urbana and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbana to Lorain?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Urbana and 64.4 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Urbana and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 123.99 mi (199.55 km).
#1 Urbana
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
| Population | 11,415 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083900, -83.7524300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
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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