How far is Paulding, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Paulding, OH to Parma, OH is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.13 mi
02h 49m
Flight
149.53 mi
240.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.13 mi
Kilometers
277.01 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Paulding
Wed, Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paulding
2026-04-15T06:41
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paulding
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
Elmore
OH

Town in Alabama, United States

From Paulding
85.9 mi
01h 24m
To Parma
86.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    20 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Williams Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Williams Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1707 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
86.2 mi · 50%
North Williams Street
36.4 mi · 21%
US 24 East
24.1 mi · 14%
I 480 East
15 mi · 9%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
149.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmore
01h 24m from Paulding
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Paulding and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Elmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Paulding and 86.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Paulding and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Elmore

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

27 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

48 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

92 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

93 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paulding and Parma. Straight-line distance: 149.53 mi (240.64 km).

Paulding

#1 Paulding

Village in Ohio

Population3,414
Coordinates41.1381100, -84.5805100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jackson Street (-84.580507, 41.138268)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.98
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.49 $44.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.75 $51.50
Premium $4.79 $29.08 $58.15
Diesel $4.30 $26.13 $52.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Paulding and Parma. The current time is 06:41:24.

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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.