How far is Parma, OH from Riverside, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Riverside, OH is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
244.55 mi
04h 43m
Flight
221.17 mi
355.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.17 mi
Kilometers
355.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.55 mi
Kilometers
393.56 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Jun 4, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Jun 4, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-06-03T19:16
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Jun 4, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Parma
122.2 mi
02h 21m
To Riverside
122.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lytle Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lytle Tunnel

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West, I 75 North: River Road, Dayton

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: River Road

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West 6th Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street Viaduct

    1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    50 m · 7 sec · River Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
222 mi · 91%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
River Road
3.65 mi · 1%
West 6th Street
1.07 mi
Lytle Tunnel
0.87 mi
Snow Road
0.61 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 21m from Parma
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Parma and 122.3 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 221.17 mi (355.94 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Riverside

City in Ohio

Population25,169
Coordinates39.0775600, -84.6030000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.67 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.95
17.26 gal · 65.34 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.97 $63.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.79 $41.34 $82.68
Diesel $4.30 $37.14 $74.29

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Riverside. The current time is 19:16:45.

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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.