Origin
Vermilion, OH
Morning in Vermilion on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermilion, OH to Lakewood, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermilion, OH
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Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35-mile drive from Vermilion to Lakewood, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The journey primarily utilizes the Northwest Freeway and SR 2, with an 89% highway share. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, this route is an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Midwest. You won't need to break this trip into multiple days, offering a flexible and efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations. The direct nature of this drive means you can focus on your destination with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| SR 2 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| OH-2 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Hilliard Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McKinley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on SR 60
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
340 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn left onto SR 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on SR 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SR 2: Cleveland
6
Merge onto SR 2
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 2
7
Continue on SR 2
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
OH-2
8
Continue on I 90; SR 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 164
Toward McKinley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
11
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
McKinley Avenue
12
Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilliard Road
13
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 60 / South Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / South Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 60 / State Street
Turn left onto SR 60 / State Street
Navigation decision point
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward McKinley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 164
Toward McKinley Avenue
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
McKinley Avenue
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
34.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Franklin Boulevard
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.86 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 35-mile trip. The route predominantly follows the Northwest Freeway and SR 2, contributing to its 89% highway share. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of highway lasting 19.2 miles on the Northwest Freeway, offering a smooth, uninterrupted drive. The road's character remains consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery. This is a route designed for direct transit, with little in the way of winding roads or urban congestion to slow you down.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on Northwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and SR 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 60 / South Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 60 / South Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (SR 60 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Northwest Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (SR 60 / South Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (SR 60 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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