Origin
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH
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Trip Overview
Parma, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is 37.3 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Outerbelt South Freeway and State Route 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Ohio, moving from one Midwest locale to another. Given its brevity and highway-heavy profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll find the route easy to navigate and well-suited for a quick transit, making it ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| State Route 2 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Baumhart Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 480 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
7
Merge onto I 80
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
10
Merge onto SR 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
11
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 2
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 160
Toward Baumhart Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Baumhart Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Baumhart Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Erie Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Avenue
18
Turn right onto Overlook Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Overlook Road
19
Turn left onto Berkley Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Berkley Road
20
Turn right onto Commings Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Commings Road
21
Arrive at destination
Commings Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 480 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
8
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Baumhart Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 160
Toward Baumhart Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH
Morning in Vermilion-on-the-Lake on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway, with 76% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.4 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway. Expect a significant amount of highway driving for most of the 52-minute trip. As you approach Vermilion-on-the-Lake, the highway will eventually give way to surface roads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and State Route 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
862 ft
606 ft
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
862 ft
Elevation Range
257 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parma, OH and Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo and Elyria.
Ohio Turnpike
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Toledo
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Elyria
22.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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