How far is Rice, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Rice, OH to Parma, OH is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice and Parma.
-
1
Start on the route
8.9 mi · 13 min
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
-
3
Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
-
4
Continue on Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
-
5
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
-
6
Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
-
7
Take the ramp right
1649 ft · 40 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
17 mi · 19 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
24.1 mi · 26 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
2702 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
-
12
Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 20 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
-
21
Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
-
22
Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
-
23
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rice and Parma.
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
77 mi · 01h 22m
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 Rice 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 Rice to Parma?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Rice and 82 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rice and Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice and Parma. Straight-line distance: 134.66 mi (216.72 km).
#1 Rice
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 41.1508800, -84.2943900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.