How far is Dover, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Dover, OH to Parma, OH is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.71 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.8 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Dover
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Parma
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    1185 ft · 24 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Tuscarawas Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Tuscarawas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 86%
North Tuscarawas Avenue
5 mi · 7%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 4%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 2%
US 250
0.29 mi
East Front Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

57.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
00h 42m from Dover
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover 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 Dover to Parma?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Dover and 35.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Parma. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.51 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Population2,527
Coordinates40.5206200, -81.4740100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Front Street (-81.473981, 40.520599)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.53
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.26 $18.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.61 $21.21
Premium $4.79 $11.98 $23.95
Diesel $4.30 $10.76 $21.52

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 Dover and Parma. The current time is 03:55:28.

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.