How far is Springfield, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Parma, OH is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
181.28 mi
02h 54m
Flight
149.71 mi
240.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.71 mi
Kilometers
240.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.28 mi
Kilometers
291.75 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-12T18:37
Arrive Parma
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Springfield
84.7 mi
01h 27m
To Parma
96.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right 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 Springfield 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
99 mi · 55%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 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 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 27m from Springfield
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Parma?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Springfield and 96.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and 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 Springfield and Parma. Straight-line distance: 149.71 mi (240.93 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.42
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.71 $47.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.15 $54.30
Premium $4.79 $30.66 $61.31
Diesel $4.30 $27.55 $55.09

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Parma. The current time is 18:37:09.

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.