How far is Norwood, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Norwood, OH to Parma, OH is about 239 miles (384.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
238.97 mi
03h 45m
Flight
212.01 mi
341.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.01 mi
Kilometers
341.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.97 mi
Kilometers
384.58 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Norwood
117.8 mi
01h 52m
To Parma
121.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Norwood and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    821 ft · 27 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wesley Avenue

    102 m · 21 sec · Wesley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 562 East

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1 km · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1975 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway

    24.2 mi · 29 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  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 Norwood 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
186 mi · 78%
Northeast Expressway
24.2 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Montgomery Road
0.7 mi
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 52m from Norwood
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Parma?

The road trip is about 239 miles (384.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Norwood and 121.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Parma. Straight-line distance: 212.01 mi (341.2 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-84.459643, 39.155604)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.92 L · about $31.23
Round trip
$62.47
16.86 gal · 63.84 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.23 $62.47
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.76 $71.52
Premium $4.79 $40.38 $80.76
Diesel $4.30 $36.28 $72.57

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 Norwood and Parma. The current time is 08:24:57.

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.