How far is Lafayette, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Parma, OH is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
159.79 mi
02h 32m
Flight
134.39 mi
216.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.39 mi
Kilometers
216.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.79 mi
Kilometers
257.15 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Lafayette
77.2 mi
01h 16m
To Parma
82.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old US Hwy 42 Southeast

    859 ft · 26 sec · Old US Hwy 42 Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    565 ft · 30 sec · Simpson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    2 mi · 3 min · London – Delaware Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 72%
London – Delaware Road
18.9 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
SR 94
0.29 mi
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
134.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 16m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Lafayette and 82.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Parma. Straight-line distance: 134.39 mi (216.28 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

Village in Ohio, United States

Population5,927
Coordinates39.9375600, -83.4065900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-83.406514, 39.937566)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.79
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.90 $41.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.92 $47.85
Premium $4.79 $27.02 $54.03
Diesel $4.30 $24.27 $48.55

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 Lafayette and Parma. The current time is 06:59:37.

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.