How far is Arcanum, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Arcanum, OH to Parma, OH is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.71 mi
03h 36m
Flight
177.58 mi
285.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.58 mi
Kilometers
285.78 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.71 mi
Kilometers
364.86 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Arcanum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcanum
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcanum
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Arcanum
110.7 mi
01h 48m
To Parma
116.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East South Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 51%
East South Street
72.3 mi · 32%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
SR 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 48m from Arcanum
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcanum and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Arcanum and 116.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcanum and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, 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 Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcanum and Parma. Straight-line distance: 177.58 mi (285.78 km).

Arcanum

#1 Arcanum

Ohio

Population2,004
Coordinates39.9900500, -84.5532900
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.553188, 39.990048)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.28 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
16 gal · 60.56 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.94 $67.87
Premium $4.79 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $4.30 $34.43 $68.86

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 Arcanum and Parma. The current time is 03:24:18.

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.