Vermilion, OH Road Trips

Plan drives from Vermilion, OH with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.

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Trip Routes

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Longest Drive

230.6 mi

Cincinnati, OH

Quickest Drive

4h 45m

Cincinnati, OH

Plan Around Vermilion, OH

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Cincinnati, OH to Vermilion, OH 230.6 mi · 4h 45m

Vermilion, OH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

10,451

Median Income

$73,052

Median Home Value

$172,000

Median Age

49.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Vermilion, OH at a Glance

Founded

1834

Elevation

594 ft

Area

11 mi²

Notable People from Vermilion, OH

A sampling of people born in Vermilion, OH.

Allie LaForce

1988

American sports journalist

Albert David Baumhart, Jr.

1908–2001

American politician (1908-2001)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Vermilion, OH.

Masonic Temple Building

masonic temple in Vermilion, Ohio

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Vermilion, OH

Vermilion is a city in Ohio. It is in both Erie County and Lorain County. Located on the banks of the Vermilion River and Ohio's North Shore.

The Vermilion Harbor dates to about 1840, today it is still a favorite port with over 8,000 pleasure craft at the public docks and marinas. Main Street Vermilion 685 Main St., ☏ +1 440-963-0772, Vermilion Chamber of Commerce 5495 Liberty Ave., ☏ +1 440-967-4477, Friends of Harbour Town 5741 Liberty Ave., +1 440-967-4262 Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center ☏ +1-800-255-3743,

Harbor Town 1837 Historic District, ☏ +1 440-967-4262. Vermilion History Museum, 727 Grand St, ☏ +1 440-967-4555. The museum illustrates the manner in which 19th- and 20th-century letter press printing and newspaper publishing were accomplished. The building served as a print shop and a weekly newspaper from 1905 to 1964.

1 Mystic Belle, 636 Sandusky St, ☏ +1 440-967-7910. (off US 6). Paddle-wheel tour of historic and scenic Vermilion River. Jun-Sep: Tu-Su 2PM, 4PM and on weekends only, one-half hour before sunset. 2 Vermilion Family YMCA, 320 Aldrich Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4208. 3 Romp's Dairy Dock, 5505 Liberty Ave., ☏ +1 440-967-4342. (updated May 2018) Schoeple Garden, Just off State Route 113 on Market Street in Birmingham, ☏ +1 440-965-7237. Schoeple Garden, near the Vermilion River, is composed of 70 acres of beautiful botanical gardens and natural woodland. Guided tours are available. 4 Main Street Beach, Main St (off US-6), ☏ +1 440-204-2490. Sherod Park, US-6 and Coen Rd. Woollybear Festival. One-day event, last weekend in Sep or first in Oct. Festival of the Fish. 3rd weekend in June, three day event, each year.

The city has over a dozen restaurants and eateries. Old Prague Restaurant, 5586 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-7182. 1 Big Ed's Main Street Soda Grill, 5502 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-4002. Martino's International Cafe, 4503 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3463. 2 Chez Francois and Touche Wine & Martini Bar, 555 Main St, ☏ +1 440-967-0630.

Rudy's Bar and Grill, 5665 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-4534. Offering a wide variety of beers, mixed drinks and bar food, including homemade chips and hot sandwiches. Variety of weekend entertainment. 1 Paper Moon Vinyards. (updated Jan 2019)

Cottages at the Water's Edge, 6419 W. Lake Rd (US-6), ☏ +1 440-967-9480. Holiday Inn Express, 2417 St. Rt. 60N, ☏ +1 440-967-8770. Lakeland Lodges, 13115 W. Lake Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4497, toll-free: +1-800-475-9690. Motel Plaza, 4645 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3191.

Vermilion is located on US-6 on the southern shores of Lake Erie. It is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) and St. Rt. 2. Vermilion is accessible by private boat. Boat launch ramps: Vermilion Municipal Docks Launch Ramp W. River Rd., +1 440-967-7087 Ramp fee is $6, operating Apr-Nov Bulan's Boatyard Launch Ramp 710 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-5785 Ramp fee is $5, rest rooms and winter storage available Maple Grove Mairna Launch Ramp 1120 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-4525 Marinas: Bulan's Boatyard, 710 Vermilion Rd. +1 440-967-5785 Romp's Water Port & Dairy Dock, 5055 Liberty Ave. +1 440-967-4342 Valley Harbor Marina, 1295 River Rd. +1 440-967-5225 Vermilion is easily accessible by car. There is no public airport nearby.

The business district is walkable. One can also rent a golf cart to get around.

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Cincinnati, OH to Vermilion, OH

230.6 mi 4h 45m

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