How far is Burlington, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Burlington, OH to Parma, OH is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
266.87 mi
04h 26m
Flight
211.53 mi
340.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.53 mi
Kilometers
340.43 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.87 mi
Kilometers
429.49 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sun, May 31, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-31T05:17
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Columbus
OH

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

From Burlington
130.6 mi
02h 13m
To Parma
136.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
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 Burlington and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1171 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Street

    530 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 120 South

    1428 ft · 41 sec · County Road 120 South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  11. 11

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 44%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 26%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.6 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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
211.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 13m from Burlington
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Burlington and 136.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Parma. Straight-line distance: 211.53 mi (340.43 km).

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#1 Burlington

Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio

Population1,304
Coordinates38.4073000, -82.5357100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-82.535772, 38.407304)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.65 L · about $34.90
Round trip
$69.80
18.84 gal · 71.3 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.90 $69.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.96 $79.92
Premium $4.79 $45.12 $90.24
Diesel $4.30 $40.54 $81.09

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 Burlington and Parma. The current time is 05:17:07.

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.