How far is Cleveland, OH from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
7.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Road
1270 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Baumhart Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baumhart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Erie Avenue
943 ft · 18 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
593 ft · 32 sec · Overlook Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
907 ft · 43 sec · Berkley Road
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Turn right onto Commings Road
856 ft · 38 sec · Commings Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commings Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avon Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Cleveland and 20.1 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon Center.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Vermilion-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vermilion-on-the-Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 11,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.4283800, -82.3237700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermilion-on-the-Lake (-82.32377, 41.42838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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