How far is Spring Valley, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, OH to Parma, OH is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
239.11 mi
03h 55m
Flight
179.24 mi
288.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.24 mi
Kilometers
288.46 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.11 mi
Kilometers
384.81 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-15T00:49
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Buffalo
OH

City in Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America

From Spring Valley
113.4 mi
01h 57m
To Parma
125.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    93 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 43%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 25%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Jackson Pike
6.27 mi · 3%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 57m from Spring Valley
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Spring Valley to Parma?

The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Spring Valley and 125.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

117 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Parma. Straight-line distance: 179.24 mi (288.46 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

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

Population500
Coordinates38.8431400, -82.2584800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinecrest Drive (-82.258528, 38.843266)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.94 L · about $31.27
Round trip
$62.54
16.88 gal · 63.88 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.27 $62.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.80 $71.60
Premium $4.79 $40.43 $80.86
Diesel $4.30 $36.33 $72.65

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 Spring Valley and Parma. The current time is 00:49:13.

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.