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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Danbury Station Road
117 m · 11 sec · Danbury Station Road
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Continue on South Danbury Road
1946 ft · 49 sec · South Danbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Danbury Road
46 m · 3 sec · South Danbury Road
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Take the ramp straight
2442 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandusky, Cleveland
18.1 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on OH-2
4 mi · 5 min · OH-2
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
1571 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Parma. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).
#1 Danbury
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 5,041 |
| Coordinates | 41.4992200, -82.8301900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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