How far is Continental, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Continental, OH to Parma, OH is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.63 mi
02h 49m
Flight
133.77 mi
215.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.77 mi
Kilometers
215.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.38 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Continental
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Continental
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Continental
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
Elmore
OH

Town in Alabama, United States

From Continental
84.5 mi
01h 25m
To Parma
84.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Continental and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rice Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Rice Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Douglas Street

    584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Continental 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
86.2 mi · 51%
US 24 East
24.1 mi · 14%
Clinton Street
18.8 mi · 11%
I 480 East
15 mi · 9%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmore
01h 25m from Continental
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Continental 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 Continental to Parma?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Elmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Continental and 84.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Continental and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Elmore

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

27 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

48 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

92 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

93 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Continental and Parma. Straight-line distance: 133.77 mi (215.29 km).

Continental

#1 Continental

Airline in the United States

Population1,085
Coordinates41.1003300, -84.2663400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rice Street (-84.26634, 41.100199)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.09
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.04 $44.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.24 $50.48
Premium $4.79 $28.50 $57.00
Diesel $4.30 $25.61 $51.22

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 Continental and Parma. The current time is 22:50:27.

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.