How far is Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Columbus, OH is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 02h 16m.
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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Columbus.
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Start on Commings Road
856 ft · 44 sec · Commings Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
907 ft · 43 sec · Berkley Road
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
593 ft · 33 sec · Overlook Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on West Erie Avenue
530 ft · 9 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Baumhart Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Baumhart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baumhart Road
39 m · 2 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
6 mi · 9 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto Kipton East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kipton East Road
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Keep left
96 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashland-Kipton Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Continue on South State Street
2641 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Continue on Ashland-Kipton Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Keep slight right
1493 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 22m
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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vermilion-on-the-Lake to Columbus?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 62.4 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake and 62.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Columbus.
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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.36 mi (172.78 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
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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