How far is Parma, OH from Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.19 mi
04h 17m
Flight
185.69 mi
298.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.69 mi
Kilometers
298.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.19 mi
Kilometers
354.36 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 PM EST
Return by in Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 3:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-11-06T18:56
Arrive Carlisle
Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Parma
110 mi
02h 08m
To Carlisle
110.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    642 ft · 11 sec · Riley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Riley Street

    1605 ft · 29 sec · North Riley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1900 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kenneth Koons Boulevard

    1846 ft · 39 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    23 m · 5 sec · Park Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 52%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 08m from Parma
Leave By
8:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Parma and 110.2 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 185.69 mi (298.84 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Carlisle

Carlisle is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5820000, -84.3202200
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Carlisle (-84.32022, 39.582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.41 L · about $30.92
Round trip
$61.83
15.54 gal · 58.82 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $30.92 $61.83
Mid-grade $4.56 $35.45 $70.89
Premium $5.10 $39.64 $79.29
Diesel $6.39 $49.66 $99.32

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Carlisle. The current time is 18:56:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.