How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Parma, OH is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 10 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stanford Road
145 m · 21 sec · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
34 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
1 km · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
16 m · 8 sec · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Star Road
854 ft · 30 sec · North Star Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kinnear Road
8 m · 1 sec · Kinnear Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto West Lane Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue
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Turn left onto Neil Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hudson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Beulah Road
1366 ft · 33 sec · Beulah Road
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Merge slight left
107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
1511 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beulah Road
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Upper Arlington and 73.1 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 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 Lucas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Parma. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 km).
#1 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.13 | $42.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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