Distance between Lorain OH and Cincinnati OH

The distance from Lorain to Cincinnati is 232 miles by road including 185 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes and goes through Columbus, Amherst, Oberlin, Ashland, Mansfield, Bellville and Grove City.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Lorain 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 6 4 mi, 04 min
Amherst 4 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
SR 58 11 mi, 12 min
Oberlin 14 mi 0:17 17 min 0.2 gal
SR 58 34 mi, 39 min
Ashland 48 mi 0:56 56 min 1.6 gal
I 71 15 mi, 13 min
Mansfield 63 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.2 gal
I 71 4 mi, 03 min
Bellville 67 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.3 gal
I 71 58 mi, 52 min
Columbus 126 mi 2:05 2 h 05 min 4.2 gal
I 71 9 mi, 08 min
Grove City 134 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.5 gal
I 71 68 mi, 1 h 00 min
Lebanon 203 mi 3:15 3 h 15 min 6.8 gal
I 71 29 mi, 29 min
Cincinnati 232 mi 3:44 3 h 44 min 7.6 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Lorain 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 6 4 mi, 04 min
Amherst 4 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
SR 58 11 mi, 12 min
Oberlin 14 mi 0:17 17 min 0.2 gal
SR 58 11 mi, 13 min
Wellington 25 mi 0:30 30 min 0.7 gal
SR 58 6 mi, 06 min
Sullivan 32 mi 0:37 37 min 1.0 gal
SR 58 7 mi, 07 min
Polk 38 mi 0:45 45 min 1.2 gal
SR 89 5 mi, 05 min
Jeromesville 43 mi 0:50 50 min 1.4 gal
SR 89 US 250 6 mi, 05 min
Ashland 48 mi 0:56 56 min 1.6 gal
I 71 15 mi, 13 min
Mansfield 63 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.2 gal
I 71 4 mi, 03 min
Bellville 67 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.3 gal
I 71 6 mi, 05 min
Darlington 73 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.4 gal
I 71 17 mi, 14 min
Marengo 89 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 3.0 gal
I 71 36 mi, 32 min
Columbus 126 mi 2:05 2 h 05 min 4.2 gal
I 71 9 mi, 08 min
Grove City 134 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.5 gal
I 71 53 mi, 46 min
Hickoryville 187 mi 3:00 3 h 00 min 6.1 gal
I 71 16 mi, 14 min
Lebanon 203 mi 3:15 3 h 15 min 6.8 gal
I 71 6 mi, 05 min
Mason 209 mi 3:20 3 h 20 min 7.0 gal
I 71 6 mi, 04 min
Sycamore 214 mi 3:25 3 h 25 min 7.3 gal
I 71 2 mi, 01 min
Montgomery 217 mi 3:27 3 h 27 min 7.3 gal
I 71 2 mi, 02 min
Kenwood 219 mi 3:30 3 h 30 min 7.4 gal
I 71 2 mi, 01 min
Harewood Acres 221 mi 3:32 3 h 32 min 7.5 gal
I 71 11 mi, 12 min
Cincinnati 232 mi 3:44 3 h 44 min 7.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Lorain to Cincinnati?

Fuel cost: 31 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 231.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Lorain to Cincinnati?

Driving time: 3 h 44 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 122 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 47 min
  • 45 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 41 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 min
  • 23 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 25 min
  • 37 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 44 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Lorain to Cincinnati by land?

The distance between Lorain and Cincinnati is 231.8 mi by road including 185.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lorain and Cincinnati respectively.

How far is Lorain to Cincinnati by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lorain and Cincinnati is 204.4 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Lorain and Cincinnati respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Lorain from Cincinnati by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 24 min to cover the distance of 204 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 29 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Lorain to Cincinnati?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 22 min to cover the distance of 204 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Lorain and Cincinnati?

The halfway point between Lorain and Cincinnati is Columbus. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Columbus to Lorain is 126 mi and driving will take about 2 h 5 min. The road between Columbus and Cincinnati has length 106 mi and will take approximately 1 h 39 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Grove City is in 134 mi from Lorain and 98 mi from Cincinnati
  • Marengo is in 89 mi from Lorain and 142 mi from Cincinnati

Where is Lorain in relation to Cincinnati?

Lorain is located 204 mi north-east of Cincinnati.

Lorain has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.46732, longitude -82.17819.

Cincinnati has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.10145, longitude -84.51246.

Which highway goes from Lorain to Cincinnati?

The route from Lorain to Cincinnati follows I 71.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • SR 58: 32 mi
  • SR 89: 9 mi
  • US 250: 2 mi
  • US 6: 1 mi
  • I 70: 1 mi
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