How far is Chillicothe, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, OH to Parma, OH is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
185.88 mi
03h 00m
Flight
157.74 mi
253.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.74 mi
Kilometers
253.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.88 mi
Kilometers
299.15 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Chillicothe
90.2 mi
01h 30m
To Parma
95.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Chillicothe and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  6. 6

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 63%
US 23 North
35.4 mi · 19%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.88 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 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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 30m from Chillicothe
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to Parma?

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Chillicothe and 95.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Parma. Straight-line distance: 157.74 mi (253.86 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

Population21,647
Coordinates39.3331200, -82.9824000
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.982405, 39.333139)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.61
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.30 $48.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.83 $55.66
Premium $4.79 $31.42 $62.84
Diesel $4.30 $28.23 $56.47

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 Chillicothe and Parma. The current time is 23:04:03.

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.