How far is Parma, OH from Spencerville, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Spencerville, OH is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
175.31 mi
03h 34m
Flight
145.24 mi
233.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.24 mi
Kilometers
233.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.31 mi
Kilometers
282.14 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Spencerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
87.6 mi
01h 47m
To Spencerville
87.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 81: Ada, Lima

    1818 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Findlay Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Findlay Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    2703 ft · 56 sec · North Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East North Street

    891 ft · 22 sec · East North Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1974 ft · 41 sec · North Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue

    2468 ft · 51 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencerville Road

    3108 ft · 1 min · Spencerville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Shawnee Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Shawnee Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spencerville Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Spencerville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2483 ft · 51 sec · East 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 45%
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 27%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
Spencerville Road
10.9 mi · 6%
East Lincoln Highway
8.6 mi · 5%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 5%
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 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
01h 47m from Parma
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Parma and 87.8 miles from Spencerville.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 145.24 mi (233.74 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Spencerville

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,142
Coordinates40.7089400, -84.3535600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Spencerville (-84.35356, 40.70894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.79 $29.65 $59.30
Diesel $4.30 $26.64 $53.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Spencerville. The current time is 11:40:23.

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.