How far is Lorain, OH from Columbus, OH?

Distance by Flight

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

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

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lorain to Columbus with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lorain, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio is: 128 miles (205.99 km) by car.

Driving from Lorain to Columbus will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

#1 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

#2 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

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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lorain and Columbus

The distance between Lorain and Columbus is 206 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 17 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 Lorain and Columbus. The current time is 01:43:23.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.1 liters (4.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lorain and Columbus.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lorain to Columbus is $14.5 (diesel $19.44).

Ohio gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.68	$4.14	$4.3
Total	$14.5	$16.63	$18.7	$19.44

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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