How far is Westfield Center, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Westfield Center, OH to Lorain, OH is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
41.01 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.01 mi
Kilometers
66 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Westfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield Center
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield Center
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
Grafton
OH

Village in Ohio

From Westfield Center
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Lorain
20.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
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 Westfield Center and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield Center and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Circle

    130 m · 10 sec · Park Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Leroy Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Leroy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vandemark Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Vandemark Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kennard Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kennard Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Avon Lake Road

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield Center 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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avon Lake Road
10.2 mi · 25%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 16%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 10%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 9%
Lorain Boulevard
2.88 mi · 7%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Avon Lake Road

Turn right onto Avon Lake Road

7.89 mi · 00h 09m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 30m from Westfield Center
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield Center 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 Westfield Center to Lorain?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Westfield Center and 20.4 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:30 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 Westfield Center and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

58 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield Center and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Westfield Center

#1 Westfield Center

City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates41.0264400, -81.9332000
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Circle (-81.932917, 41.026436)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
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
5.48 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Westfield Center and Lorain. The current time is 22:10:19.

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.