How far is Somerset, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Somerset, OH to Parma, OH is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
159.54 mi
02h 49m
Flight
114.43 mi
184.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.43 mi
Kilometers
184.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.54 mi
Kilometers
256.75 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sun, May 31, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-30T22:57
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Somerset
70.3 mi
01h 25m
To Parma
89.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sheridan Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    121 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    545 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ohio State Route 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Ohio State Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 35%
Ohio State Route 13
18.9 mi · 12%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 25m from Somerset
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Somerset and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Somerset and 89.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Somerset and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Parma. Straight-line distance: 114.43 mi (184.16 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates39.8070100, -82.2970900
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sheridan Avenue (-82.297103, 39.807023)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.72
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.86 $41.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.88 $47.76
Premium $4.79 $26.97 $53.94
Diesel $4.30 $24.23 $48.46

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Parma. The current time is 22:57:11.

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.