How far is Van Buren, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Van Buren, OH to Parma, OH is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
124.17 mi
02h 08m
Flight
101.71 mi
163.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.71 mi
Kilometers
163.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.17 mi
Kilometers
199.84 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Van Buren
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
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 Van Buren
62 mi
01h 04m
To Parma
62.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    2424 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bowling Green Road East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road East

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bowling Green Road East

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bowling Green Road East

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3069 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hayes Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Hayes Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
59.3 mi · 48%
East Market Street
15.3 mi · 12%
I 480 East
15 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.6 mi · 11%
Bowling Green Road East
6.78 mi · 5%
Bypass Highway
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 04m from Van Buren
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Buren and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Parma?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 62 miles from Van Buren and 62.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.23 one way or $32.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Van Buren and Chance 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 Van Buren and Parma. Straight-line distance: 101.71 mi (163.69 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates41.1386600, -83.6493800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-83.649353, 41.138664)
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 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.23
Round trip
$32.46
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.23 $32.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.58 $37.16
Premium $4.79 $20.98 $41.96
Diesel $4.30 $18.85 $37.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Buren and Parma. The current time is 00:15:54.

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.