This 224.3-mile drive from Parma, OH to Upper Arlington, OH will take approximately 4 hours and 24 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Snow Road and Ridge Road, with some time on I-271 South. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $34. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the route, it’s perfectly suited for a single day. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar regional experience for both departure and arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Snow Road
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Ridge Road
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I 271 South
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I 670 East
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I 670 West
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Northeast Freeway
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West Freeway
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SR 4
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Longest stretch:
Snow Road
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Upper Arlington, OH.
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Start on West 54th Street
46 ft·9 sec·West 54th Street
2
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
3
Turn left onto Ridge Road
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
0.3 mi·37 sec·I 271 South: Wadsworth
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi·4 min
6
Merge slight left
110 mi·1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
0.3 mi·41 sec·I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
0.3 mi·36 sec·I 670 West: Dayton
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
0.2 mi·19 sec·Northeast Freeway
10
Keep slight right
4.5 mi·5 min
11
Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54 mi·58 min·West Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
0.3 mi·42 sec·SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
27 mi·32 min·SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
0.4 mi·51 sec·SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi·3 min·East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi·1 min·Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1.0 mi·1 min·Middletown Pike
18
Continue on North Verity Parkway
3.1 mi·4 min·North Verity Parkway
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Turn left onto Germantown Road
397 ft·12 sec·Germantown Road
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Continue on Nelbar Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Nelbar Street
21
Continue on Shafor Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·Shafor Street
22
Turn left onto Flemming Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Flemming Road
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Continue on Ardmore Drive
0.2 mi·37 sec·Ardmore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 4 hours, this trip from Parma to Upper Arlington offers plenty of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or even leave in the afternoon for an early evening arrival. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in the Parma area. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive,' pay close attention to your GPS and be ready for frequent adjustments. With a fuel cost estimate of $34, it's a budget-friendly trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank and be aware of your surroundings for any potential delays on local roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Parma, OH, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Arlington, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parma, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parma, OH
This is one driving day of about 224.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.81 one way
$69.62 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.63
$77.27
premium
$4.91
$43.35
$86.70
diesel
$5.61
$49.52
$99.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.55
$10.77
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.40
$14.36
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Arlington, OH
Morning
in Upper Arlington on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 224.3-mile journey, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local roads for the entire trip, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and varying speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and road conditions. This kind of route offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, as you'll pass through various communities rather than just bypassing them on an interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Snow Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parma, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 224.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parma, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Upper Arlington, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
