How far is Urbana, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Parma, OH is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.61 mi
02h 50m
Flight
138.94 mi
223.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.94 mi
Kilometers
223.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.61 mi
Kilometers
285.84 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, May 26, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Urbana
Tue, May 26, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-05-26T06:48
Arrive Parma
Tue, May 26, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Urbana
81.2 mi
01h 25m
To Parma
96.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scioto Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Scioto Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street

    9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1429 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Sandusky Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 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 Urbana 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
99 mi · 56%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
Scioto Street
10.7 mi · 6%
East Sandusky Street
9.1 mi · 5%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 25m from Urbana
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana and Partly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Urbana and 96.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Partly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Parma. Straight-line distance: 138.94 mi (223.6 km).

Urbana

#1 Urbana

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

Population11,415
Coordinates40.1083900, -83.7524300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.752465, 40.108392)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.60 $53.19
Premium $4.79 $30.03 $60.07
Diesel $4.30 $26.99 $53.97

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and Parma. The current time is 06:48:16.

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.