How far is Sidney, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Parma, OH is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
200.93 mi
03h 08m
Flight
148.86 mi
239.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.86 mi
Kilometers
239.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.93 mi
Kilometers
323.36 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Sidney
91.8 mi
01h 34m
To Parma
109.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    896 ft · 21 sec · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1909 ft · 40 sec · East North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    3023 ft · 47 sec · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 47

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 47

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
99 mi · 49%
US Route 33
24.1 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
State Route 47
13.6 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
8.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 34m from Sidney
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Sidney and 109.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.27 one way or $52.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Parma. Straight-line distance: 148.86 mi (239.56 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.155578, 40.284219)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $26.27
Round trip
$52.54
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.27 $52.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.08 $60.15
Premium $4.79 $33.96 $67.92
Diesel $4.30 $30.52 $61.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Parma. The current time is 19:27:06.

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.