How far is Parma, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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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
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway
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Turn left onto Germantown Road
121 m · 12 sec · Germantown Road
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Continue on Nelbar Street
1406 ft · 28 sec · Nelbar Street
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Continue on Shafor Street
1753 ft · 52 sec · Shafor Street
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Turn left onto Flemming Road
1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road
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Continue on Ardmore Drive
835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Drive
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
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Parma and 112.2 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upper Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 190.99 mi (307.37 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 | 35,369 |
| Coordinates | 39.5161700, -84.3763300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.04 | $68.09 |
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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