How far is Middletown, OH from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Village in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto South State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Patten Street
130 m · 11 sec · Patten Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Marion-Bucyrus Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion-Bucyrus Road
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Turn slight left onto South Sandusky Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on Sandusky Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
21.4 mi · 30 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Huron
14.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn left 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 Middletown 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.
SR 4 North
Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Middletown and 99.4 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Richwood
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 Richwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Vermilion-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 171.35 mi (275.76 km).
#1 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.74 | $59.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
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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