How far is Lake Darby, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lake Darby, OH to Parma, OH is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
151.32 mi
02h 27m
Flight
127.39 mi
205.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.32 mi
Kilometers
243.52 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Darby
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Darby
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Lake Darby
73 mi
01h 13m
To Parma
78.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
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 Lake Darby and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Darby and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Silverbell Avenue

    105 m · 14 sec · Silverbell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairbrook Avenue

    929 ft · 34 sec · Fairbrook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hubbard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hubbard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dellinger Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dellinger Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road

    2184 ft · 41 sec · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Feder Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Feder Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road

    102 m · 6 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Darby 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 76%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
West Freeway
4.18 mi · 3%
Feder Road
3.37 mi · 2%
Dellinger Road
1.29 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 13m from Lake Darby
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Darby 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 Lake Darby to Parma?

The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Lake Darby and 78.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Darby and Parma. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).

Lake Darby

#1 Lake Darby

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio

Population4,592
Coordinates39.9572800, -83.2288000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Leaf Court (-83.229105, 39.957147)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $19.78
Round trip
$39.57
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.78 $39.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.65 $45.30
Premium $4.79 $25.58 $51.16
Diesel $4.30 $22.98 $45.97

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 Lake Darby and Parma. The current time is 22:11:16.

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.