How far is Day Heights, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Day Heights, OH to Parma, OH is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
238.49 mi
03h 44m
Flight
202.87 mi
326.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.87 mi
Kilometers
326.49 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.49 mi
Kilometers
383.81 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Day Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Day Heights
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Day Heights
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Day Heights
113 mi
01h 52m
To Parma
125.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

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 Day Heights and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Day Heights and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Kent Drive

    634 ft · 30 sec · Kent Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Betty Lane

    840 ft · 39 sec · Betty Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2095 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1956 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    48 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Buckwheat Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Buckwheat Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 28

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 73

    943 ft · 21 sec · State Route 73

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Day Heights 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
177 mi · 74%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
State Route 28
5.41 mi · 2%
Buckwheat Road
1.83 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
202.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 52m from Day Heights
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Day Heights 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 Day Heights to Parma?

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Day Heights and 125.5 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Day Heights and Parma. Straight-line distance: 202.87 mi (326.49 km).

Day Heights

#1 Day Heights

Census-designated place in Clermont County, Ohio

Population2,620
Coordinates39.1739500, -84.2263300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent Drive (-84.226392, 39.173481)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $31.20
Round trip
$62.39
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.20 $62.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.72 $71.44
Premium $4.79 $40.33 $80.66
Diesel $4.30 $36.24 $72.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Day Heights and Parma. The current time is 19:32:47.

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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.