How far is Laurel, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Laurel, OH to Parma, OH is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
261.77 mi
04h 10m
Flight
215.8 mi
347.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.8 mi
Kilometers
347.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.77 mi
Kilometers
421.28 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Laurel
122.1 mi
02h 05m
To Parma
139.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 125

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 222

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 222

  7. 7

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1896 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 50

    11.7 mi · 18 min · US 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Apple Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
172 mi · 66%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
US 50
11.7 mi · 4%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 4%
Apple Street
8.93 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
4.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 05m from Laurel
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to Parma?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Laurel and 139.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.23 one way or $68.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Parma. Straight-line distance: 215.8 mi (347.29 km).

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#1 Laurel

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,121
Coordinates38.9153400, -84.1916000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 232 (-84.191267, 38.91522)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $34.23
Round trip
$68.47
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.23 $68.47
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.20 $78.39
Premium $4.79 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $4.30 $39.77 $79.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Parma. The current time is 00:26:16.

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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.