How far is Zanesville, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Zanesville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zanesville and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zanesville and Lorain.
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Start on Main Street
3215 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on N Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 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 Zanesville and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Zanesville and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zanesville to Lorain?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Zanesville and 90.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Zanesville and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Beach City
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 Beach City.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zanesville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 104.87 mi (168.78 km).
#1 Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 25,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.9403500, -82.0131900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
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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