How far is Lemon, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lemon, OH to Parma, OH is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
230.01 mi
03h 30m
Flight
190.86 mi
307.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.86 mi
Kilometers
307.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.01 mi
Kilometers
370.17 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lemon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemon
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lemon
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Lemon
112.3 mi
01h 45m
To Parma
117.7 mi
01h 45m

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 10 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 Lemon and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lefferson Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Lefferson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road

    1309 ft · 28 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    1099 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway

    65 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemon 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 50%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 23%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
I 75 North
10.3 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
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 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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 45m from Lemon
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lemon 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 Lemon to Parma?

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Lemon and 117.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemon and Parma. Straight-line distance: 190.86 mi (307.16 km).

Lemon

#1 Lemon

Township of Ohio

Population15,647
Coordinates39.4883900, -84.3377200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Lefferson Road (-84.33765, 39.48865)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $30.08
Round trip
$60.17
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.08 $60.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.79 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $4.30 $34.95 $69.90

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 Lemon and Parma. The current time is 00:46:45.

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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.