How far is Parma, OH from Bluffton, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Bluffton, OH is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
146.2 mi
02h 54m
Flight
118.05 mi
189.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.2 mi
Kilometers
235.28 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Green Creek
OH

Township in Sandusky County, Ohio

From Parma
73 mi
01h 27m
To Bluffton
73.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 103: Bluffton, Arlington

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
61 mi · 42%
Ohio Turnpike
60.7 mi · 42%
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 9%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 3%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Creek
01h 27m from Parma
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Parma and 73.2 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Green Creek

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

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

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Sandusky

30 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

53 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

110 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.98 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bluffton

Town in northwest Ohio

Population4,030
Coordinates40.8953300, -83.8888300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Bluffton (-83.88883, 40.89533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.79 $24.72 $49.43
Diesel $4.30 $22.21 $44.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Bluffton. The current time is 00:09:18.

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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.