How far is Parma, OH from Rome, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Rome, OH is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
140.6 mi
02h 45m
Flight
124.67 mi
200.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.27 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Parma
70.3 mi
01h 22m
To Rome
70.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Broad Street

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
104 mi · 74%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.9 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 11%
West Broad Street
1.16 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 22m from Parma
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Parma and 70.3 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Rome. Straight-line distance: 124.67 mi (200.64 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.75
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.38 $36.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.79 $23.76 $47.52
Diesel $4.30 $21.35 $42.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Rome. The current time is 23:58:22.

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.