How far is Parma, OH from Ripley, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Ripley, OH is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
234.59 mi
05h 01m
Flight
215.26 mi
346.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.26 mi
Kilometers
346.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.59 mi
Kilometers
377.53 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripley
Fri, May 1, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Fri, May 1, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-01T06:19
Arrive Ripley
Fri, May 1, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
117.3 mi
02h 31m
To Ripley
117.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Leesburg Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    14.7 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 62 West: Ripley

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1711 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
130 mi · 55%
Leesburg Avenue
42.1 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
14.7 mi · 6%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 5%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 4%
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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 31m from Parma
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 117.3 miles from Parma and 117.3 miles from Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ripley. Straight-line distance: 215.26 mi (346.42 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 Ripley

Village in Brown County, Ohio

Population1,002
Coordinates38.7456300, -83.8449200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Ripley (-83.84492, 38.74563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $4.79 $39.66 $79.32
Diesel $4.30 $35.64 $71.27

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Ripley. The current time is 06:19:22.

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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.