How far is Parma, OH from Tiffin, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Tiffin, OH is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
87.86 mi
01h 55m
Flight
78.19 mi
125.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.19 mi
Kilometers
125.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.86 mi
Kilometers
141.4 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Parma
43.9 mi
00h 57m
To Tiffin
44 mi
00h 57m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

    3149 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kilbourne Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Kilbourne Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cr38

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Cr38

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portland Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Portland Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Perry Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · East Perry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Monroe Street

    140 m · 20 sec · South Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
42.2 mi · 48%
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 15%
Kilbourne Street
10.2 mi · 12%
Cr38
6.4 mi · 7%
Portland Road
5.04 mi · 6%
Hayes Avenue
4.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
00h 57m from Parma
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Tiffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Parma and 44 miles from Tiffin.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Tiffin. Straight-line distance: 78.19 mi (125.83 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Tiffin (-83.17797, 41.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.79 $14.85 $29.70
Diesel $4.30 $13.34 $26.68

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 Tiffin. The current time is 00:20:50.

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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.