How far is Parma, OH from Continental, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Continental, OH is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Continental.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Continental.
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
43.4 mi · 48 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
1133 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
11.1 mi · 16 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Rice Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Rice Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Rice Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Continental.
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
91.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Continental?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Elmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Parma and 85.6 miles from Continental.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Stop Ideas Near Elmore
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 Elmore.
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John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Continental. Straight-line distance: 133.77 mi (215.29 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 Continental
Airline in the United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.1003300, -84.2663400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Continental (-84.26634, 41.10033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
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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