How far is Parma, OH from Drexel, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Drexel, OH is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.1 mi
03h 59m
Flight
176.71 mi
284.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.71 mi
Kilometers
284.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.1 mi
Kilometers
331.69 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drexel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Drexel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EDT
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
103 mi
01h 59m
To Drexel
103.1 mi
01h 59m

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 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, Salem Avenue

    2148 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 55%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
SR 4
12.2 mi · 6%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
4.53 mi · 2%
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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 59m from Parma
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Drexel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 103 miles from Parma and 103.1 miles from Drexel.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Drexel. Straight-line distance: 176.71 mi (284.38 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Drexel

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population2,076
Coordinates39.7464500, -84.2866100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Drexel (-84.28661, 39.74645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.87
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.94 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.84 $61.68
Premium $4.79 $34.82 $69.65
Diesel $4.30 $31.29 $62.58

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 Drexel. The current time is 01:53:53.

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.