How far is Middletown, OH from Parma Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Parma Heights, OH is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
225.63 mi
04h 19m
Flight
189.8 mi
305.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.8 mi
Kilometers
305.45 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.63 mi
Kilometers
363.11 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma Heights
Sun, May 17, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sun, May 17, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-16T20:08
Arrive Parma Heights
Sun, May 17, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
112.7 mi
02h 09m
To Parma Heights
112.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Parma Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Pearl Road

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pearl Road

    4 mi · 11 min · Pearl Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Olde York Road

    754 ft · 33 sec · Olde York Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde York Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Parma Heights.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
125 mi · 55%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 23%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 12%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
189.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 09m from Middletown
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Parma Heights?

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 112.7 miles from Middletown and 112.9 miles from Parma Heights.

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

The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma Heights.

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 Middletown and Parma Heights. Straight-line distance: 189.8 mi (305.45 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Parma Heights

#2 Parma Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population19,644
Coordinates41.3900500, -81.7595800
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Parma Heights (-81.75958, 41.39005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.77 $67.53
Premium $4.79 $38.13 $76.26
Diesel $4.30 $34.26 $68.52

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Parma Heights. The current time is 20:08:54.

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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.