Origin
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
Trip from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Lorain, 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
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Lorain, OH is 8.1 miles and takes about 14m via West Erie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick drive. You'll be navigating mainly local roads, so expect a straightforward journey between these two lakeside communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Erie Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West 21st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 611 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Berkley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Commings Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Overlook Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Erie Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Commings Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Commings Road
2
Turn left onto Berkley Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Berkley Road
3
Turn right onto Overlook Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Overlook Road
4
Turn left onto US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Avenue
5
Continue on US 6
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Erie Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto SR 611
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Route 611
7
Continue on SR 611
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
8
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Berkley Road
Turn left onto Berkley Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Overlook Road
Turn right onto Overlook Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6 / Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto US 6 / Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with 3.4 miles being the longest uninterrupted stretch on West Erie Avenue. The highway share is low at 3%, indicating you'll primarily be on city streets and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. Expect a more engaging driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you navigate through the local landscape. This route offers a good feel for the immediate surroundings of its starting and ending points.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on West Erie Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Berkley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Berkley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Overlook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 6 / Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on West Erie Avenue. 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 (Berkley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Overlook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 6 / Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorain, 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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