How far is Franklin, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Franklin, OH to Parma, OH is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
225.74 mi
03h 36m
Flight
186.17 mi
299.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.17 mi
Kilometers
299.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.74 mi
Kilometers
363.29 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, May 13, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Parma
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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 Franklin
110.2 mi
01h 48m
To Parma
115.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riley Boulevard

    143 m · 15 sec · Riley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 51%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 23%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 48m from Franklin
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Parma?

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 110.2 miles from Franklin and 115.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny 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 Franklin and Parma. Straight-line distance: 186.17 mi (299.61 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Population3,926
Coordinates39.5589500, -84.3041100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.304027, 39.558914)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.15 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.92 gal · 60.3 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.77 $67.53
Premium $4.79 $38.13 $76.26
Diesel $4.30 $34.26 $68.52

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Parma. The current time is 20:29:04.

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.