How far is Parma, OH from Brilliant, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Brilliant, OH is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
134.14 mi
02h 46m
Flight
97.42 mi
156.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.14 mi
Kilometers
215.88 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brilliant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Brilliant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Parma
67 mi
01h 23m
To Brilliant
67.1 mi
01h 23m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    44.8 mi · 48 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant

    987 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Penn Street

    627 ft · 17 sec · Penn Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Labelle Street

    1415 ft · 39 sec · Labelle Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Labelle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
44.8 mi · 33%
SR 11 South
34 mi · 25%
River Lake Highway
27.9 mi · 21%
Willow Freeway
7.81 mi · 6%
Dean Martin Boulevard
7.27 mi · 5%
I 80 East
5.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

44.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
01h 23m from Parma
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Brilliant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Parma and 67.1 miles from Brilliant.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.52 one way or $35.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Brilliant. Straight-line distance: 97.42 mi (156.78 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Brilliant

Census-designated place in Ohio

Population1,482
Coordinates40.2647900, -80.6261900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Brilliant (-80.62619, 40.26479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.52
Round trip
$35.05
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.52 $35.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.06 $40.13
Premium $4.79 $22.66 $45.31
Diesel $4.30 $20.36 $40.72

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 Brilliant. The current time is 02:02:26.

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.