Rest areaOH-2 · Westbound

Lorain 2 Rest Area

You will find Lorain 2 Rest Area on OH-2 (westbound) by Vermilion, Ohio. It has 26 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. The next stop west is Ottawa SR2 Rest Area, about 42 miles on. Cleveland, OH is the closest big city, about 34 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	OH-2 · Westbound
Location	Vermilion, Lorain County, Ohio Directions (41.4040, -82.3360)
Amenities	Not in our sources yet.
Truck parking	26 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on OH-2

Heading westbound

Ottawa SR2 Rest Area
about 42 miles · Rest area near Lacarne

Heading eastbound

No further eastbound stop in our list on OH-2.

Other side of the highway: Lorain 2 Rest Area (Eastbound).

How long can you stay?

Ohio sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide. Tents and camping are off limits.

Rule: OAC 5501:2-4-01. All Ohio rest area rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Middle Ridge Service Plaza Service plaza

I-80 WB · Amherst · about 6.1 mi

Restrooms 150 truck spaces
Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst Service plaza

I-80 EB · Amherst · about 6.1 mi

115 truck spaces
US-250 Rest Area near New London Rest area

US-250 · New London · about 23 mi
Medina I71 Rest Area Rest area

I-71 NB · Mile 225 · Weymouth · about 31 mi

10 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lorain 2 Rest Area?

On OH-2 westbound near Vermilion in Lorain County, Ohio. The map link above starts navigation.

Which direction does Lorain 2 Rest Area serve?

Westbound traffic on OH-2. Traffic the other way uses Lorain 2 Rest Area.

How far is the next rest stop after Lorain 2 Rest Area?

Westbound: Ottawa SR2 Rest Area, about 42 miles.

Can you sleep at Lorain 2 Rest Area?

Ohio sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide. Tents and camping are off limits.

Is there truck parking at Lorain 2 Rest Area?

26 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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