Cities Near Elyria
Cities near Elyria, Ohio: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lorain, Lakewood, Akron. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Elyria, Ohio is Lorain, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 7 mi / 11 km | 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 18 mi / 29 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Akron | 36 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Canton | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Toledo | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Youngstown | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Windsor | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taylor | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint Clair Shores | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Westland | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Elyria
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lorain, Lakewood, Akron, Canton, Toledo. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Elyria include Lorain, Lakewood, Akron, Canton, Toledo. The closest is Lorain, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.