How far is Coldwater, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Coldwater, OH to Parma, OH is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
211.6 mi
03h 25m
Flight
164.54 mi
264.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.54 mi
Kilometers
264.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.6 mi
Kilometers
340.53 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Coldwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coldwater
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coldwater
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
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Coldwater
102.5 mi
01h 42m
To Parma
109.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    9 mi · 11 min · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coldwater and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 22%
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 22%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 12%
East Market Street
21.6 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
East Lincoln Highway
4.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
01h 42m from Coldwater
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coldwater and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Coldwater and 109.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coldwater and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Parma. Straight-line distance: 164.54 mi (264.8 km).

Coldwater

#1 Coldwater

Town

Population4,562
Coordinates40.4797700, -84.6282900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.62829, 40.479766)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.26 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.35
14.94 gal · 56.52 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.68 $55.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.69 $63.38
Premium $4.79 $35.78 $71.56
Diesel $4.30 $32.15 $64.30

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 Coldwater and Parma. The current time is 23:01:29.

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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.