How far is Findlay, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Findlay, OH to Parma, OH is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
118.32 mi
02h 17m
Flight
103.19 mi
166.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.19 mi
Kilometers
166.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.41 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Findlay
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Findlay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Findlay
57.7 mi
01h 08m
To Parma
60.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Findlay and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1256 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Tiffin Avenue

    15.6 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3213 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tiffin Avenue
44.6 mi · 38%
Ohio Turnpike
40.5 mi · 34%
I 480 East
15 mi · 13%
West Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
103.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 08m from Findlay
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Findlay 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 Findlay to Parma?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 57.7 miles from Findlay and 60.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Findlay 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 Findlay and Parma. Straight-line distance: 103.19 mi (166.07 km).

Findlay

#1 Findlay

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

Population40,832
Coordinates41.0442200, -83.6499300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.649892, 41.044313)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.79 $19.97 $39.95
Diesel $4.30 $17.95 $35.90

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 Findlay and Parma. The current time is 08:31:20.

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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.