How far is Danbury, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Danbury, OH to Parma, OH is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
71.18 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.18 mi
Kilometers
114.56 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Mon, Jun 1, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Mon, Jun 1, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-06-01T12:48
Arrive Parma
Mon, Jun 1, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

From Danbury
35.1 mi
00h 36m
To Parma
36 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danbury Station Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Danbury Station Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Danbury Road

    1946 ft · 49 sec · South Danbury Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South Danbury Road

    46 m · 3 sec · South Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2442 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Sandusky, Cleveland

    18.1 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue on OH-2

    4 mi · 5 min · OH-2

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    1571 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Danbury 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky
39.9 mi · 56%
I 480 East
15 mi · 21%
Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 8%
OH-2
3.99 mi · 6%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Northwest Freeway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky

Keep slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
00h 36m from Danbury
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Vermilion-on-the-Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Danbury and 36 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vermilion-on-the-Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake.

RAIL

Elyria

20 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

33 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Parma. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population5,041
Coordinates41.4992200, -82.8301900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury Station Road (-82.830077, 41.498998)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.79 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $4.30 $10.80 $21.61

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Parma. The current time is 12:48:07.

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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.