How far is Cleves, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Cleves, OH to Parma, OH is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
255.82 mi
04h 03m
Flight
222.37 mi
357.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.37 mi
Kilometers
357.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.82 mi
Kilometers
411.71 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, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Cleves
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleves
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM 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
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleves
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 Cleves
126.2 mi
02h 01m
To Parma
129.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Miami Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · South Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Road

    99 m · 10 sec · West State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, I 275 North, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleves 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
187 mi · 73%
Circle Freeway
21.5 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Hamilton Cleves Pike
4.9 mi · 2%
Middleboro Road
1.94 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 01m from Cleves
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleves and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 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 126.2 miles from Cleves and 129.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.46 one way or $66.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleves and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Cleves and Parma. Straight-line distance: 222.37 mi (357.87 km).

Cleves

#1 Cleves

Human settlement

Population3,363
Coordinates39.1617200, -84.7491200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Miami Avenue (-84.749302, 39.161738)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
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
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $33.46
Round trip
$66.91
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.46 $66.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.31 $76.61
Premium $4.79 $43.25 $86.51
Diesel $4.30 $38.87 $77.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleves and Parma. The current time is 22:10:20.

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.