How far is Florence, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Florence, OH to Parma, OH is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
169.95 mi
02h 48m
Flight
143.95 mi
231.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.95 mi
Kilometers
231.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.95 mi
Kilometers
273.51 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T23:09
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Florence
82.3 mi
01h 24m
To Parma
87.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Neil Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbus Cincinnati Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West High Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Continue on London – Delaware Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 68%
London – Delaware Road
22.2 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
5.22 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
West High Street
0.96 mi · 1%
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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 24m from Florence
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Florence and 87.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Parma. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.66 km).

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#1 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.54723, 39.848016)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.79 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $4.30 $25.82 $51.65

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 Florence and Parma. The current time is 23:09:41.

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.