How far is Rome, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Rome, OH to Parma, OH is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
146.52 mi
02h 21m
Flight
124.67 mi
200.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.52 mi
Kilometers
235.8 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-04-14T22:19
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Rome
70.5 mi
01h 10m
To Parma
76 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South

    694 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  6. 6

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

    2686 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
105 mi · 72%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.5 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
West Broad Street
1.12 mi · 1%
I 270 North
0.67 mi
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 10m from Rome
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rome and 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 Rome to Parma?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Rome and 76 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Parma. Straight-line distance: 124.67 mi (200.64 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasadena Avenue (-83.141811, 39.956391)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $19.15
Round trip
$38.31
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.15 $38.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $4.79 $24.76 $49.53
Diesel $4.30 $22.25 $44.50

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 Rome and Parma. The current time is 22:19:15.

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.