How far is Bethel, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Bethel, OH to Parma, OH is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.85 mi
02h 43m
Flight
145.16 mi
233.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.34 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-15T02:39
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Bethel
82.1 mi
01h 21m
To Parma
87.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Federal Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Federal Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto London-Circleville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · London-Circleville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  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 Bethel 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
138 mi · 81%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Federal Street
6.59 mi · 4%
London-Circleville Road
2.54 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
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 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 21m from Bethel
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Parma?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Bethel and 87.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Parma. Straight-line distance: 145.16 mi (233.61 km).

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#1 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7303400, -83.3935300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Street (-83.393508, 39.730211)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.39
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.19 $44.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.41 $50.82
Premium $4.79 $28.69 $57.38
Diesel $4.30 $25.78 $51.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Parma. The current time is 02:39:30.

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.