How far is Versailles, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Versailles, OH to Lorain, OH is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.02 mi
03h 17m
Flight
147.32 mi
237.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.32 mi
Kilometers
237.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.02 mi
Kilometers
307.42 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia
OH

Village

From Versailles
90.5 mi
01h 38m
To Lorain
100.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    9 m · 4 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    18 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lima Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sandusky Street

    947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

    152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue

    15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue

    26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
65.3 mi · 34%
Tiffin Avenue
44.4 mi · 23%
Hayes Avenue
33.3 mi · 17%
North Leavitt Road
2.69 mi · 1%
Lima Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
West 21st Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

64.1 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 38m from Versailles
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Lorain?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Versailles and 100.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Versailles and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

59 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

76 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

96 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 147.32 mi (237.09 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

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

Population2,555
Coordinates40.2225500, -84.4844000
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Center Street (-84.484377, 40.22255)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.94
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.97 $49.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.59 $57.18
Premium $4.79 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $4.30 $29.01 $58.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Versailles and Lorain. The current time is 22:32:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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