How far is Lorain, OH from Dayton, OH?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lorain and Dayton is 157.49 miles (253.45 km).

Flight distance from Lorain, OH to Dayton, OH is 157.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Lorain to Dayton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lorain, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio is: 211.89 miles (341 km) by car.

Driving from Lorain to Dayton will take approximately 03 hours 26 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 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio. It is located in the Miami Valley region of Ohio. Dayton is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces

Population	139907
GPS Coordinates	39°45'32"N 84°11'30"W
Latitude	39.7589500
Longitude	-84.1916100
Altitude	225
Country	United States

Starting point in Lorain: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237,41.452819)
Ending point in Dayton: South Main Street (-84.191655,39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lorain and Dayton

The distance between Lorain and Dayton is 341 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 Dayton. The current time is 01:54:21.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.3 liters (7.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lorain and Dayton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lorain to Dayton is $24.01 (diesel $32.18).

Ohio gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.68	$4.14	$4.3
Total	$24.01	$27.52	$30.96	$32.18

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 Dayton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.