How far is Waverly, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Waverly, OH to Parma, OH is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.86 mi
03h 16m
Flight
170.89 mi
275.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.89 mi
Kilometers
275.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.86 mi
Kilometers
321.65 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Waverly
97.2 mi
01h 38m
To Parma
102.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
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 Waverly and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Emmitt Avenue

    16.7 mi · 23 min · West Emmitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 59%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 17%
West Emmitt Avenue
16.7 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Waverly
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly 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 Waverly to Parma?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Waverly and 102.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waverly and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Parma. Straight-line distance: 170.89 mi (275.02 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Ohio

Population4,135
Coordinates39.1267300, -82.9854600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.985504, 39.126771)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $26.12
Round trip
$52.24
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.12 $52.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.91 $59.81
Premium $4.79 $33.77 $67.54
Diesel $4.30 $30.34 $60.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Parma. The current time is 22:35:27.

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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.