How far is Utica, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Utica, OH to Parma, OH is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.95 mi
02h 00m
Flight
89.4 mi
143.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.4 mi
Kilometers
143.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.95 mi
Kilometers
178.56 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 3:52 PM EST
Return by in Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 3:52 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:30 PM EST
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Utica
52.8 mi
01h 00m
To Parma
58.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    121 m · 20 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 50%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 14%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 13%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 9%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 5%
North Sandusky Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 00m from Utica
Leave By
2:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Utica 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 Utica to Parma?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Utica and 58.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Parma. Straight-line distance: 89.4 mi (143.87 km).

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#1 Utica

Situated in the central region of Ohio, this village lies primarily within Licking County along the banks of the North Fork of the Licking River.

Population0
Coordinates40.2342300, -82.4512700
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Avenue (-82.45122, 40.234228)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.56 $17.88 $35.77
Premium $5.10 $20.00 $40.00
Diesel $6.39 $25.05 $50.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Parma. The current time is 13:52:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.