How far is Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH from Strongsville, OH?
The driving distance from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Strongsville, OH is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Strongsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Strongsville.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp left
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on OH-2
4 mi · 5 min · OH-2
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
1571 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
10.7 mi · 11 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 71 South: Columbus
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82 West: Howe Road, Royalton Road
2074 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Royalton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Strongsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
10.7 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Rain Showers near Strongsville.
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 Strongsville?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake and 19.5 miles from Strongsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Rain Showers near Strongsville.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Strongsville. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 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 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton Road (-81.835537, 41.314183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.83 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
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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