How far is Gibsonburg, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Gibsonburg, OH to Parma, OH is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
92.94 mi
01h 33m
Flight
82.82 mi
133.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.94 mi
Kilometers
149.57 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, May 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Gibsonburg
Sat, May 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibsonburg
2026-05-23T06:52
Arrive Parma
Sat, May 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibsonburg
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 Gibsonburg
45.9 mi
00h 46m
To Parma
47 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · West Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibsonburg 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
59.3 mi · 64%
I 480 East
15 mi · 16%
West Madison Street
4.66 mi · 5%
SR 53 North
3.01 mi · 3%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
I 80
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
00h 46m from Gibsonburg
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gibsonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 45.9 miles from Gibsonburg and 47 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gibsonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Gibsonburg and Parma. Straight-line distance: 82.82 mi (133.28 km).

Gibsonburg

#1 Gibsonburg

City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,483
Coordinates41.3845000, -83.3204800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Madison Street (-83.320481, 41.384534)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.91 $27.83
Premium $4.79 $15.71 $31.42
Diesel $4.30 $14.12 $28.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibsonburg and Parma. The current time is 06:52:45.

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.