How far is Sylvania, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Parma, OH is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
124.39 mi
02h 00m
Flight
105.15 mi
169.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.15 mi
Kilometers
169.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.39 mi
Kilometers
200.18 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, May 13, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Wed, May 13, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-05-13T11:05
Arrive Parma
Wed, May 13, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Sylvania
60.4 mi
01h 00m
To Parma
63.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2867 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway

    1666 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Airport Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Reynolds Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    990 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    723 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvania 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
91.4 mi · 73%
I 480 East
15 mi · 12%
Monroe Street
8.27 mi · 7%
South Reynolds Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Airport Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

82.1 mi · 01h 28m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 00m from Sylvania
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sylvania and Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Sylvania and 63.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sylvania and Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Parma. Straight-line distance: 105.15 mi (169.22 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street (-83.712971, 41.718772)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.53
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.26 $32.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.62 $37.24
Premium $4.79 $21.03 $42.06
Diesel $4.30 $18.89 $37.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvania and Parma. The current time is 11:05:48.

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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.