Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Port Clinton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Port Clinton, OH
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Trip Overview
Lorain, OH to Port Clinton, OH is 48.8 miles and takes about 58m via State Route 2, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick hop between these two lakeside communities. You'll primarily be on a highway, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 2 | 42.6 mi | 46m |
| North Leavitt Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Perry Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 2
— 42.6 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Port Clinton, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn left onto SR 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
Continue on SR 2
43 mi
·
46 min
·
State Route 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 121
Toward SR 163: Port Clinton
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 163
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Perry Street
9
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Adams Street
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn right onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 163: Port Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 121
Toward SR 163: Port Clinton
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.57 one way
$15.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Port Clinton, OH
Morning in Port Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Huron, OH
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 87% of the 48.8 miles spent on major roads. You'll have a long stretch of 42.6 miles on State Route 2 before transitioning to surface roads like North Leavitt Road and East Perry Street. Given the high percentage of highway driving, expect a steady cruising speed with potentially frequent exits as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on State Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 2 and North Leavitt Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Port Clinton, OH
Full guide →Port Clinton, "The Walleye Capital of the World", is a fishing village and vacation spot on the north shore of Ohio. Most visitors to Port Clinton are parking and boarding boats and ferries to enjoy Lake Erie and Lake Erie Islands. It is a very clean and friendly place with plenty of places to sleep, eat and drink. The waterfront is downtown and the activity surrounds the marinas. Ferries leave to the islands frequently. With a population of 6,000 in 2019, it is the only city in Ottawa County. Locals refer to Port Clinton as one of Ohio's quaint drinking villages, with an occasional fishing problem.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on State Route 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Clinton, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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