How far is Yellow Springs, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Yellow Springs, OH to Parma, OH is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
190.82 mi
03h 01m
Flight
158.36 mi
254.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.36 mi
Kilometers
254.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.82 mi
Kilometers
307.09 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yellow Springs
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yellow Springs
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 Yellow Springs
92.7 mi
01h 30m
To Parma
98.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Springs and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Xenia Avenue

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    2871 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yellow Springs 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 60%
Xenia Avenue
50.3 mi · 26%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
SR 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 30m from Yellow Springs
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yellow Springs and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yellow Springs to Parma?

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 92.7 miles from Yellow Springs and 98.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yellow Springs and 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 Yellow Springs and Parma. Straight-line distance: 158.36 mi (254.85 km).

Yellow Springs

#1 Yellow Springs

Village in Ohio

Population3,761
Coordinates39.8064500, -83.8868700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Xenia Avenue (-83.887522, 39.807043)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.49 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.87
13.46 gal · 50.98 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.93 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.55 $57.10
Premium $4.79 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $4.30 $28.97 $57.93

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 Yellow Springs and Parma. The current time is 02:51:06.

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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.