How far is Rarden, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Rarden, OH to Parma, OH is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
225.48 mi
03h 51m
Flight
189.35 mi
304.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.35 mi
Kilometers
304.73 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.48 mi
Kilometers
362.88 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, Oct 20, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Rarden
Tue, Oct 20, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rarden
2026-10-20T01:24
Arrive Parma
Tue, Oct 20, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rarden
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Rarden
113.6 mi
01h 55m
To Parma
111.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rarden 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 52%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.6 mi · 19%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 15%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.76 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 55m from Rarden
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rarden 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 Rarden to Parma?

The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Rarden and 111.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.33 one way or $64.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rarden and Parma. Straight-line distance: 189.35 mi (304.73 km).

Rarden

#1 Rarden

Township in Scioto County, Ohio

Population144
Coordinates38.9222900, -83.2424100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.242481, 38.922179)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.12 L · about $32.33
Round trip
$64.67
15.92 gal · 60.24 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $32.33 $64.67
Mid-grade $4.63 $36.82 $73.65
Premium $5.16 $41.05 $82.10
Diesel $6.21 $49.43 $98.86

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rarden and Parma. The current time is 01:24:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.