How far is Parma, OH from Fairfax, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Fairfax, OH is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
232.41 mi
04h 28m
Flight
210.18 mi
338.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.18 mi
Kilometers
338.26 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.41 mi
Kilometers
374.03 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-15T03:04
Arrive Fairfax
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
116.1 mi
02h 14m
To Fairfax
116.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax

    2842 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Red Bank Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    103 m · 11 sec · Red Bank Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brotherton Court

    86 m · 8 sec · Brotherton Court

  12. 12

    Turn right

    38 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Erie Avenue

    41 m · 10 sec · Erie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Murray Road

    2426 ft · 2 min · Murray Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Germania Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · Germania Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bancroft Street

    591 ft · 26 sec · Bancroft Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Watterson Road

    678 ft · 33 sec · Watterson Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elder Street

    603 ft · 28 sec · Elder Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Germania Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Germania Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germania Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
214 mi · 92%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
Red Bank Expressway
1.42 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Red Bank Road
0.6 mi
Murray Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
210.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 14m from Parma
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Parma and 116.3 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 210.18 mi (338.26 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fairfax

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates39.1453400, -84.3932700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Fairfax (-84.39327, 39.14534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $30.38
Round trip
$60.76
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.38 $60.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.78 $69.57
Premium $4.79 $39.28 $78.56
Diesel $4.30 $35.29 $70.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Fairfax. The current time is 03:04:50.

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.