Origin
Vermilion, OH
Afternoon in Vermilion on Friday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermilion, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermilion, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Cleveland, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile drive from Vermilion to Cleveland, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing the Northwest Freeway and SR 2, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of the journey on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. Given its short duration and minimal stops, you won't need to worry about breaking it up or finding overnight accommodations. This drive is all about efficient travel across Ohio.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 54-minute journey. With 92% of the route on freeways, you'll be covering ground quickly on roads like the Northwest Freeway and OH-2. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.6 miles on the Northwest Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This drive doesn't offer significant changes in road type; instead, it's designed for smooth, direct travel between your starting point in Vermilion and your destination in Cleveland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and SR 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 60 / South Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
41.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 25.6 mi | 30m |
| SR 2 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| OH-2 | 4 mi | 4m |
| I 90 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 25.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion, OH and Cleveland, 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
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Vermilion, OH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Vermilion, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cleveland, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
5 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
54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vermilion, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 42.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, SR 2, OH-2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Vermilion, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 60 / South Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Vermilion, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Cleveland, OH
More trips to Cleveland, OH
Explore more options from Vermilion, OH or browse trips ending in Cleveland, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.