How far is Blanchester, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Blanchester, OH to Parma, OH is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
215.68 mi
03h 30m
Flight
188.46 mi
303.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.46 mi
Kilometers
303.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.68 mi
Kilometers
347.1 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Blanchester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanchester
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanchester
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 Blanchester
104.6 mi
01h 45m
To Parma
111.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Blanchester and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1906 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Columbus Street

    621 ft · 11 sec · South Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherry Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cherry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchester 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
172 mi · 80%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
Xenia Avenue
4.64 mi · 2%
Cherry Street
4.11 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 45m from Blanchester
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blanchester 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 Blanchester to Parma?

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 104.6 miles from Blanchester and 111.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blanchester 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 Blanchester and Parma. Straight-line distance: 188.46 mi (303.3 km).

Blanchester

#1 Blanchester

Village in the United States

Population4,256
Coordinates39.2931200, -83.9888200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.988733, 39.29304)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.81 L · about $28.20
Round trip
$56.39
15.22 gal · 57.62 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.20 $56.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.79 $36.45 $72.90
Diesel $4.30 $32.75 $65.51

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 Blanchester and Parma. The current time is 02:18:32.

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.