How far is Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Springfield, OH is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Springfield.
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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 · 30 sec · Overlook Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1068 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.3 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
3252 ft · 1 min · State Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 2 West: Toledo
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Bucyrus, Sandusky
1440 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hayes Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
21.5 mi · 30 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on South Sandusky Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Marion Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Klerx Avenue
128 m · 13 sec · Klerx Avenue
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Turn left onto North Prospect Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Prospect Street
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Continue on Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 36 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Springfield.
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 Springfield?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake and 96.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus
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 Bucyrus.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 129.83 mi (208.94 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 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.93 | $57.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.00 | $51.99 |
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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