How far is Brilliant, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Brilliant, OH to Parma, OH is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.86 mi
02h 22m
Flight
97.42 mi
156.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.86 mi
Kilometers
217.04 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brilliant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brilliant
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brilliant
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Brilliant
67.7 mi
01h 11m
To Parma
67.1 mi
01h 11m

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
5 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 Brilliant and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Labelle Street

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Labelle Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Penn Street

    132 m · 17 sec · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1709 ft · 47 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Market

    118 m · 11 sec · North Market

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    21.8 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Brilliant 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Lake Highway
38.9 mi · 29%
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 23%
Dean Martin Boulevard
23.7 mi · 18%
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.9 mi · 9%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 8%
North Market
6.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Lake Highway

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
01h 11m from Brilliant
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brilliant 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 Brilliant to Parma?

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Brilliant and 67.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brilliant and Parma. Straight-line distance: 97.42 mi (156.78 km).

Brilliant

#1 Brilliant

Census-designated place in Ohio

Population1,482
Coordinates40.2647900, -80.6261900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Labelle Street (-80.626098, 40.264727)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.27
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.64 $35.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.79 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $4.30 $20.49 $40.97

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 Brilliant and Parma. The current time is 00:25:20.

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.