How far is Parma, OH from Franklin, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Franklin, OH is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
218.27 mi
04h 13m
Flight
186.17 mi
299.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.17 mi
Kilometers
299.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.27 mi
Kilometers
351.27 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, May 13, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, May 13, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Franklin
Wed, May 13, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
109.1 mi
02h 06m
To Franklin
109.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1421 ft · 28 sec · Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 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
1.67 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 06m from Parma
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 109.1 miles from Parma and 109.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Franklin. Straight-line distance: 186.17 mi (299.61 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Franklin

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Population3,926
Coordinates39.5589500, -84.3041100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Franklin (-84.30411, 39.55895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.16 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.06
15.4 gal · 58.32 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.53 $57.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.79 $36.88 $73.77
Diesel $4.30 $33.14 $66.28

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Franklin. The current time is 21:49:18.

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.