How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Parma, OH is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.48 mi
03h 37m
Flight
190.99 mi
307.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.99 mi
Kilometers
307.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.48 mi
Kilometers
372.53 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Upper Arlington
113.1 mi
01h 48m
To Parma
118.4 mi
01h 48m

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
9 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 Upper Arlington and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shafor Street

    1744 ft · 45 sec · Shafor Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · Nelbar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Germantown Road

    107 m · 13 sec · Germantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  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 Upper Arlington 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 50%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
191 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 48m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Parma?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Upper Arlington and 118.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Parma. Straight-line distance: 190.99 mi (307.37 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore Drive (-84.376493, 39.516179)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.27
Round trip
$60.54
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.27 $60.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.66 $69.31
Premium $4.79 $39.13 $78.27
Diesel $4.30 $35.16 $70.33

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 Upper Arlington and Parma. The current time is 19:39:31.

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.