How far is Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Parma, OH is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.03 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.17 mi
50.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.43 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, May 30, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Sat, May 30, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermilion-on-the-Lake
2026-05-30T03:12
Arrive Parma
Sat, May 30, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vermilion-on-the-Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Vermilion-on-the-Lake
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Parma
21.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Commings Road

    856 ft · 44 sec · Commings Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Berkley Road

    907 ft · 43 sec · Berkley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overlook Road

    593 ft · 33 sec · Overlook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Erie Avenue

    530 ft · 9 sec · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Baumhart Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on OH-2

    4 mi · 5 min · OH-2

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    1571 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 East
15 mi · 37%
Baumhart Road
5.68 mi · 14%
Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 14%
OH-2
3.99 mi · 10%
Liberty Avenue
1.95 mi · 5%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 480 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

15 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 24m from Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Parma.

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 Parma?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake and 21.2 miles from Parma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Ridgeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Ridgeville.

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Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Parma. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).

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#1 Vermilion-on-the-Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population11,006
Coordinates41.4283800, -82.3237700
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Commings Road (-82.324019, 41.428377)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.45
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.22 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.79 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $4.30 $6.07 $12.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Parma. The current time is 03:12:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.