How far is Louisville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Parma, OH is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
234.64 mi
03h 54m
Flight
190.3 mi
306.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.3 mi
Kilometers
306.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.64 mi
Kilometers
377.62 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Louisville
108 mi
01h 57m
To Parma
126.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 73

    12.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 73

  4. 4

    Continue on Belfast Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South High Street

    25.9 mi · 39 min · South High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Columbus Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  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 Louisville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 50%
South High Street
25.9 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
State Route 73
12.8 mi · 5%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 5%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 5%
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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
190.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 57m from Louisville
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Parma?

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Louisville and 126.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 190.3 mi (306.26 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Road (-83.464631, 38.99258)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.34 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
16.56 gal · 62.68 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $4.79 $39.66 $79.32
Diesel $4.30 $35.64 $71.27

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 Louisville and Parma. The current time is 01:06:15.

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.