How far is Grandview Heights, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Grandview Heights, OH to Parma, OH is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
140.72 mi
02h 16m
Flight
120.25 mi
193.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.46 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, May 14, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Grandview Heights
Thu, May 14, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview Heights
2026-05-14T03:52
Arrive Parma
Thu, May 14, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview Heights
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Grandview Heights
66.5 mi
01h 08m
To Parma
74.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview Heights and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulford Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Mulford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hope Avenue

    1883 ft · 1 min · Hope Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    1315 ft · 47 sec · Perry Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 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 Grandview Heights 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
114 mi · 81%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
West 3rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Hope Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 08m from Grandview Heights
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grandview Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grandview Heights to Parma?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Grandview Heights and 74.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grandview Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview Heights and Parma. Straight-line distance: 120.25 mi (193.52 km).

Grandview Heights

#1 Grandview Heights

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population9,084
Coordinates39.9797900, -83.0407400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulford Road (-83.040737, 39.979828)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $18.41
Round trip
$36.83
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.41 $36.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.08 $42.17
Premium $4.79 $23.81 $47.61
Diesel $4.30 $21.39 $42.78

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview Heights and Parma. The current time is 03:52:53.

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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.