Ithaca to Lorain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.7 miles 482.4 km · straight line
374.7 miles estimated 603 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Lorain?

The distance from Ithaca to Lorain is 299.7 miles (482.4 km) as the crow flies. Lorain is located WSW of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.7 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca in New York 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Lorain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Lorain

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients