How far is Parma, OH from Ontario, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Ontario, OH is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.8 mi
01h 31m
Flight
63.47 mi
102.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.8 mi
Kilometers
117.16 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Parma
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To Ontario
36.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Lexington-Springmill Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Lexington-Springmill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lexington-Springmill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 64%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 20%
US 30 West
9.62 mi · 13%
North Lexington-Springmill Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
US 30
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 45m from Parma
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Parma and 36.4 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 63.47 mi (102.14 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Ontario

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,102
Coordinates40.7595000, -82.5901700
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Ontario (-82.59017, 40.7595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.79 $12.31 $24.62
Diesel $4.30 $11.06 $22.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Ontario. The current time is 04:15:46.

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.