How far is Columbus, OH from Lorain, OH?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Lorain is 111.58 miles (179.57 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Lorain, OH is 111.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Columbus to Lorain with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lorain, Ohio is: 129.21 miles (207.94 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Lorain will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is located in central Ohio. Columbus is a major center for education and is home to Ohio State University

Population	884356
GPS Coordinates	39°57'40"N 82°59'56"W
Latitude	39.9611800
Longitude	-82.9987900
Altitude	235
Country	United States

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio. It is located on Lake Erie in northeastern Ohio. Lorain is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lorain Maritime Museum and the Lorain Public Library.

Population	63872
GPS Coordinates	41°27'10"N 82°10'57"W
Latitude	41.4528200
Longitude	-82.1823700
Altitude	186
Country	United States

Starting point in Columbus: East State Street (-82.998626,39.960416)
Ending point in Lorain: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237,41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Lorain

The distance between Columbus and Lorain is 208 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lorain. The current time is 18:31:56.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.26 liters (4.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Lorain.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Lorain is $14.64 (diesel $19.62).

Ohio gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.68	$4.14	$4.3
Total	$14.64	$16.78	$18.88	$19.62

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Ohio ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.211 (Diesel $4.304) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Lorain (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.