How far is Porter, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Porter, OH to Parma, OH is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.97 mi
03h 57m
Flight
173.63 mi
279.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.63 mi
Kilometers
279.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.97 mi
Kilometers
365.28 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
OH

City in Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America

From Porter
113.3 mi
01h 59m
To Parma
113.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Road

    730 ft · 38 sec · Porter Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 45%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 27%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
SR 7
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
173.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 59m from Porter
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porter and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Porter and 113.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

117 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Parma. Straight-line distance: 173.63 mi (279.43 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Township of Ohio

Population9,135
Coordinates38.9284100, -82.2823700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter Road (-82.281695, 38.928616)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.32 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.35
16.02 gal · 60.64 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.68 $59.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.98 $67.96
Premium $4.79 $38.37 $76.74
Diesel $4.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 Porter and Parma. The current time is 00:47:42.

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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.