How far is Delta, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Delta, OH to Parma, OH is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
126.47 mi
02h 05m
Flight
118.69 mi
191.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.69 mi
Kilometers
191.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.53 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Delta
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delta
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Parma
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delta
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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Delta
63.1 mi
01h 02m
To Parma
63.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pelton Drive

    24 m · 5 sec · Pelton Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 20A

    9.9 mi · 15 min · US Route 20A

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1947 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    89.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delta 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
98.3 mi · 78%
I 480 East
15 mi · 12%
US Route 20A
10.7 mi · 8%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi
Main Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

89.1 mi · 01h 35m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 02m from Delta
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Delta and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Delta and 63.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Parma. Straight-line distance: 118.69 mi (191.02 km).

Delta

#1 Delta

City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,085
Coordinates41.5736600, -84.0052200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Pelton Drive (-84.005034, 41.57366)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.05
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.52 $33.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.92 $37.84
Premium $4.79 $21.36 $42.73
Diesel $4.30 $19.20 $38.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Delta and Parma. The current time is 20:36:00.

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.