How far is Yellow Creek, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Yellow Creek, OH to Lorain, OH is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yellow Creek and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Creek and Lorain.
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Start on County Highway 7 C
1.1 km · 3 min · County Highway 7 C
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Continue on Clark Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Clark Avenue
2338 ft · 52 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Aten Avenue
92 m · 8 sec · Aten Avenue
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Take the ramp right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 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 Yellow Creek 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
41.6 mi · 00h 45m
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 Yellow Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yellow Creek to Lorain?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Yellow Creek and 66.4 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yellow Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Windham
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 Windham.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yellow Creek and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.28 km).
#1 Yellow Creek
Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,995 |
| Coordinates | 40.5745100, -80.6675700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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