How far is Anderson, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Parma, OH is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.8 mi
03h 07m
Flight
158.02 mi
254.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.02 mi
Kilometers
254.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.63 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Anderson
90.7 mi
01h 33m
To Parma
96.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 63%
US 23 North
29.6 mi · 16%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Veterans Parkway
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 33m from Anderson
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Parma?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Anderson and 96.2 miles from Parma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Parma. Straight-line distance: 158.02 mi (254.31 km).

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#1 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $24.42
Round trip
$48.83
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.42 $48.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.95 $55.91
Premium $4.79 $31.57 $63.13
Diesel $4.30 $28.36 $56.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Parma. The current time is 21:31:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.