How far is Oak Harbor, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Oak Harbor, OH to Parma, OH is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.45 mi
01h 32m
Flight
74.05 mi
119.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.05 mi
Kilometers
119.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.96 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Harbor
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Oak Harbor
42.9 mi
00h 46m
To Parma
46.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 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 Oak Harbor and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    120 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    65 m · 8 sec · South Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue on OH-2

    4 mi · 5 min · OH-2

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    1571 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Harbor 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Water Street
56.3 mi · 63%
I 480 East
15 mi · 17%
Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 6%
OH-2
3.99 mi · 4%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Northwest Freeway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Water Street

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
00h 46m from Oak Harbor
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor to Parma?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Oak Harbor and 46.5 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Parma. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.18 km).

Oak Harbor

#1 Oak Harbor

Human settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,692
Coordinates41.5067200, -83.1465900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.146468, 41.506823)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.42
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.71 $23.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.40 $26.81
Premium $4.79 $15.14 $30.27
Diesel $4.30 $13.60 $27.20

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 Oak Harbor and Parma. The current time is 00:34:51.

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.