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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on the route
6 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Street
120 m · 23 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
65 m · 8 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Water Street
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on OH-2
4 mi · 5 min · OH-2
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
1571 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin Heights.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Parma. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.18 km).
#1 Oak Harbor
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 41.5067200, -83.1465900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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