How far is Dodson, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Dodson, OH to Parma, OH is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
217.98 mi
03h 27m
Flight
178.54 mi
287.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.54 mi
Kilometers
287.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.98 mi
Kilometers
350.8 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Dodson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodson
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodson
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Dodson
106.3 mi
01h 43m
To Parma
111.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kemple Street

    148 m · 23 sec · Kemple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dodson Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Dodson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dayton Greenville Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodson 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 53%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
73 mi · 33%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Dodson Road
0.88 mi
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
178.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 43m from Dodson
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dodson and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Dodson and 111.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dodson and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodson and Parma. Straight-line distance: 178.54 mi (287.33 km).

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#1 Dodson

City in United States of America

Population2,590
Coordinates39.8506100, -84.4432800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Kemple Street (-84.443072, 39.850918)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $28.49
Round trip
$56.98
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.49 $56.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.79 $36.84 $73.67
Diesel $4.30 $33.10 $66.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodson and Parma. The current time is 05:43:00.

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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.