How far is Walton Hills, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Walton Hills, OH to Lorain, OH is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.12 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.17 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Walton Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton Hills
2026-04-18T21:33
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton Hills
9:30 PM EDT
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
Olmsted
OH

Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

From Walton Hills
20.7 mi
00h 28m
To Lorain
20.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walton Hills and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Egbert Road

    2811 ft · 1 min · Egbert Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunham Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Dunham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Turney Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Turney Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Antenucci Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Antenucci Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Transportation Boulevard

    813 ft · 20 sec · Transportation Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
18.8 mi · 46%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 17%
Dunham Road
2.45 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Turney Road
2.15 mi · 5%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

18.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmsted
00h 28m from Walton Hills
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walton Hills to Lorain?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Walton Hills and 20.4 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Olmsted

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olmsted and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmsted.

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

20 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton Hills and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.7 km).

Walton Hills

#1 Walton Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,256
Coordinates41.3656100, -81.5612300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Egbert Road (-81.56123, 41.365589)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.79 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $4.30 $6.24 $12.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton Hills and Lorain. The current time is 21:33:57.

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.