How far is Parma, OH from Harrison, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Harrison, OH is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.65 mi
04h 48m
Flight
220.26 mi
354.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.26 mi
Kilometers
354.47 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.65 mi
Kilometers
404.99 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
125.8 mi
02h 24m
To Harrison
125.9 mi
02h 24m

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
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison

    1457 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Haven Road

    1862 ft · 46 sec · New Haven Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
206 mi · 82%
Circle Freeway
22.8 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
Northwest Expressway
4.69 mi · 2%
Harrison Avenue
1.01 mi
I 275 West
0.85 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 24m from Parma
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Parma and 125.9 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.90 one way or $65.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 220.26 mi (354.47 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 Harrison

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,024
Coordinates39.2620000, -84.8199500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Harrison (-84.81995, 39.262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.61 L · about $32.90
Round trip
$65.80
17.76 gal · 67.22 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.90 $65.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.67 $75.34
Premium $4.79 $42.54 $85.07
Diesel $4.30 $38.22 $76.44

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 Harrison. The current time is 07:35:39.

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.