How far is Parma, OH from Wellington, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Wellington, OH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.33 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.43 mi
48.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Wellington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To Wellington
18.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  8. 8

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 36%
Route 20/State Route 301
6.98 mi · 19%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 16%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
5.28 mi · 14%
Oberlin Elyria Road
2.08 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.32 mi · 4%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 25m from Parma
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Wellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.6 miles from Parma and 18.7 miles from Wellington.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Wellington.

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.

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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 Wellington. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wellington

Village in Ohio, United States

Population4,948
Coordinates41.1689400, -82.2179400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Wellington (-82.21794, 41.16894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.60 $11.20
Premium $4.79 $6.32 $12.65
Diesel $4.30 $5.68 $11.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Wellington. The current time is 01:15:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.