How far is Parma, OH from Bowling Green, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Bowling Green.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
21.2 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Bowling Green Road East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Continue on East Wooster Street
2062 ft · 43 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
28 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Bowling Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Parma and 54.9 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.53 one way or $29.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 99.98 mi (160.9 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.75 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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