How far is Parma, OH from Archbold, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Archbold, OH is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
148.55 mi
02h 49m
Flight
134.04 mi
215.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.04 mi
Kilometers
215.72 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.55 mi
Kilometers
239.07 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Archbold
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, Apr 29, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-29T07:02
Arrive Archbold
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
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
Fremont
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Parma
74.1 mi
01h 24m
To Archbold
74.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

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

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stryker Street

    72 m · 5 sec · Stryker Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stryker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
127 mi · 85%
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 9%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
SR 66
0.89 mi · 1%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi
I 480 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

126 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 24m from Parma
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Archbold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Parma and 74.4 miles from Archbold.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Archbold.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

35 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

47 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

107 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Archbold. Straight-line distance: 134.04 mi (215.72 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Archbold

#2 Archbold

City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,289
Coordinates41.5214400, -84.3071700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Archbold (-84.30717, 41.52144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.83
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.41 $38.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.23 $44.46
Premium $4.79 $25.10 $50.20
Diesel $4.30 $22.55 $45.11

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Archbold. The current time is 07:02:18.

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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.