How far is Parma, OH from Riverside, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Riverside, OH is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.9 mi
03h 49m
Flight
168.74 mi
271.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.74 mi
Kilometers
271.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.9 mi
Kilometers
318.49 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, Nov 7, 3:46 PM EST
Return by in Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 7:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-11-07T11:57
Arrive Riverside
Sat, Nov 7, 3:46 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EST
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
98.9 mi
01h 54m
To Riverside
99 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

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

    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

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Harshman Road

    1220 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harshman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harshman Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    663 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    154 m · 10 sec · Springfield Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Old Harshman Road

    1048 ft · 32 sec · Old Harshman Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northcliff Drive

    105 m · 11 sec · Northcliff Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broughton Place

    47 m · 17 sec · Broughton Place

  22. 22

    Turn left

    56 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 58%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 27%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
SR 4
7.23 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Harshman Road
1.2 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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 54m from Parma
Leave By
9:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Parma and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy 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 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Parma and 99 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.31 one way or $54.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Parma and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 168.74 mi (271.56 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 Riverside

Riverside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7797800, -84.1241000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Riverside (-84.1241, 39.77978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $27.31
Round trip
$54.63
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $27.31 $54.63
Mid-grade $4.50 $31.38 $62.76
Premium $5.04 $35.21 $70.41
Diesel $6.36 $44.37 $88.74

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Riverside. The current time is 11:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.