How far is Lima, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lima, OH to Parma, OH is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.97 mi
02h 45m
Flight
132.25 mi
212.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.25 mi
Kilometers
212.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.97 mi
Kilometers
268.71 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Nov 8, 12:30 PM EST
Return by in Lima
Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-11-08T09:44
Arrive Parma
Sun, Nov 8, 12:30 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crestline
OH

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From Lima
81.6 mi
01h 22m
To Parma
85.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 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 West North Street

    133 m · 12 sec · West North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ottawa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East

    2418 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  16. 16

    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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
94.5 mi · 57%
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 28%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
North West Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Ottawa Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

47.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
01h 22m from Lima
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lima and Sunny 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 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Lima and 85.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lima and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

84 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

116 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Parma. Straight-line distance: 132.25 mi (212.83 km).

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#1 Lima

Situated in the northwestern region of Ohio, this municipality serves as the administrative seat of Allen County.

Population0
Coordinates40.7425500, -84.1052300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Street (-84.105228, 40.742692)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.10
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.05 $46.10
Mid-grade $4.50 $26.48 $52.96
Premium $5.04 $29.71 $59.42
Diesel $6.36 $37.44 $74.89

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lima and Parma. The current time is 09:44:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.