How far is Elmore, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Elmore, OH to Parma, OH is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
88.5 mi
01h 28m
Flight
81.62 mi
131.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.62 mi
Kilometers
131.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.42 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Mon, May 25, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Elmore
Mon, May 25, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmore
2026-05-25T06:56
Arrive Parma
Mon, May 25, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmore
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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Elmore
44.2 mi
00h 44m
To Parma
44.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Street

    62 m · 13 sec · Harris Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rice Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rice Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Elmore 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
69.1 mi · 78%
I 480 East
15 mi · 17%
Rice Street
2.39 mi · 3%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
00h 44m from Elmore
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmore and Partly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Elmore and 44.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmore and Parma. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.35 km).

Elmore

#1 Elmore

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4761600, -83.2957600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Street (-83.295848, 41.476225)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.79 $14.94 $29.89
Diesel $4.30 $13.43 $26.86

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmore and Parma. The current time is 06:56:41.

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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.