How far is Dent, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Dent, OH to Parma, OH is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.34 mi
03h 56m
Flight
217.5 mi
350.04 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dent.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.5 mi
Kilometers
350.04 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.34 mi
Kilometers
404.5 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dent
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dent
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dent
124 mi
01h 58m
To Parma
127.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Dent and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton

    2440 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 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 Dent 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
187 mi · 74%
Circle Freeway
19.8 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Northwest Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 58m from Dent
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dent 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 Dent to Parma?

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Dent and 127.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.86 one way or $65.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dent and Parma. Straight-line distance: 217.5 mi (350.04 km).

Dent

#1 Dent

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population10,497
Coordinates39.1858900, -84.6513400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-84.65144, 39.185852)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $32.86
Round trip
$65.73
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.86 $65.73
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.63 $75.25
Premium $4.79 $42.49 $84.97
Diesel $4.30 $38.18 $76.35

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 Dent and Parma. The current time is 20:39:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.