Durham, North Carolina to Lorain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.6 miles 670.4 km · straight line
499.9 miles estimated 804.5 km · driving distance
10h 3min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Lorain?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Lorain is 416.6 miles (670.4 km) as the crow flies. Lorain is located NNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 499.9 miles, taking about 10h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Lorain in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Lorain. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Lorain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 3min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 4min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 33min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Lorain

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Lorain
41.45°N, 82.18°W
America/New_York
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients