How far is Willard, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Willard, OH to Lorain, OH is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willard and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willard and Lorain.
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Start on West Tiffin Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tiffin Street
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Continue on Boughtonville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Boughtonville Road
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue
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Continue on Shaw Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mudbrook Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Mudbrook Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Willard and Lorain.
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.
Mudbrook Road
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Willard 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 Willard to Lorain?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Willard and 24.4 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willard and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willard and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).
#1 Willard
City in Huron County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.0531100, -82.7262900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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