How far is Parma, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Upper Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Upper Arlington.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
107.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Hudson Street
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Hudson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Neil Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lane Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltham Road
28 m · 4 sec · Waltham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltham Road
145 m · 22 sec · Waltham Road
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1200 ft · 42 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Stanford Road
2746 ft · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
36 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
145 m · 17 sec · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Upper Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Upper Arlington?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Parma and 66.1 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.06 | $40.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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