How far is Lima, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lima, OH to Parma, OH is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
212.69 mi
03h 40m
Flight
163.07 mi
262.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.07 mi
Kilometers
262.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.69 mi
Kilometers
342.29 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Lima
Thu, Apr 16, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-04-16T09:52
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
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
Cambridge
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From Lima
106.3 mi
01h 50m
To Parma
106.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Lima Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 5 min · OH State Route 124

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn left 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 Lima and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 48%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 29%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 2%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
01h 50m from Lima
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima 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 Lima to Parma?

The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Lima and 106.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

107 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Parma. Straight-line distance: 163.07 mi (262.43 km).

Lima

#1 Lima

City in Ohio, United States

Population36,440
Coordinates39.0642400, -82.1198700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: New Lima Road (-82.119932, 39.064248)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.41 L · about $27.82
Round trip
$55.65
15.02 gal · 56.82 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.82 $55.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.79 $35.97 $71.95
Diesel $4.30 $32.32 $64.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lima and Parma. The current time is 09:52:34.

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.