How far is Parma, OH from Sylvania, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
121.72 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.15 mi
169.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.15 mi
Kilometers
169.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.72 mi
Kilometers
195.89 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Wed, May 13, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, May 13, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-13T11:47
Arrive Sylvania
Wed, May 13, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Parma
60.8 mi
01h 11m
To Sylvania
61 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

    921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Dussel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2784 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania

    2040 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
92.7 mi · 76%
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 11%
West Dussel Drive
8.43 mi · 7%
US 23 North
1.91 mi · 2%
Monroe Street
1.39 mi · 1%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

91.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 11m from Parma
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Sylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Parma and 61 miles from Sylvania.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 105.15 mi (169.22 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $15.93
Round trip
$31.86
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.93 $31.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.24 $36.48
Premium $4.79 $20.60 $41.19
Diesel $4.30 $18.51 $37.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Sylvania. The current time is 11:47:53.

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.