How far is Dublin, OH from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road
52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive
1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue
764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
2686 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster
2136 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1931 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Troy Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Troy Street
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
1460 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
18.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep right
38 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Kipton East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kipton East Road
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
6 mi · 9 min · Baumhart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baumhart Road
41 m · 2 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
5.7 mi · 8 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 Dublin 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 71 North
Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Dublin and 61.1 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Vermilion-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.09 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.28 | $36.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.64 | $41.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
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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