How far is Auburn, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Auburn, OH to Parma, OH is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
256.3 mi
04h 03m
Flight
209.58 mi
337.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.58 mi
Kilometers
337.28 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.3 mi
Kilometers
412.48 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-31T13:44
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Auburn
124.2 mi
02h 01m
To Parma
132.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    773 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millville Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ross Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    560 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 45%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 20%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 5%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 2%
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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
209.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 01m from Auburn
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Auburn and 132.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.53 one way or $67.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Auburn and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Parma. Straight-line distance: 209.58 mi (337.28 km).

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#1 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton Scipio Road (-84.70217, 39.39116)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $33.53
Round trip
$67.06
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.53 $67.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.39 $76.78
Premium $4.79 $43.35 $86.70
Diesel $4.30 $38.95 $77.90

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Parma. The current time is 13:44:43.

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.