How far is Parma, OH from Waterville, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Waterville, OH is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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 Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Waterville.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
91.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
3.6 mi · 4 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
124 m · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
37 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Waterville?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 58.4 miles from Parma and 58.7 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 103.54 mi (166.63 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 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-83.71827, 41.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
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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