How far is Parma, OH from Vermilion, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Vermilion, OH is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
39.07 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.27 mi
53.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.88 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermilion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T08:36
Arrive Vermilion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To Vermilion
19.6 mi
00h 26m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    2571 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Wakeman, Vermilion

    928 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 60: Vermilion

    651 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Road

    2693 ft · 54 sec · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    104 m · 12 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1053 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 34%
State Route 2
12 mi · 31%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 17%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
State Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 26m from Parma
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Vermilion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Parma and 19.6 miles from Vermilion.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Vermilion. Straight-line distance: 33.27 mi (53.55 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Vermilion

City in Ohio, United States

Population4,745
Coordinates41.4219900, -82.3646100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Vermilion (-82.36461, 41.42199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $4.79 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Vermilion. The current time is 08:36:23.

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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.