How far is Circleville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Circleville, OH to Parma, OH is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
165.4 mi
02h 42m
Flight
140.24 mi
225.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.24 mi
Kilometers
225.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.18 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Circleville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Circleville
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Circleville
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 Circleville
80 mi
01h 21m
To Parma
85.4 mi
01h 21m

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
9 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 Circleville and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    159 m · 27 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1246 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US23: Columbus

    931 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 21 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 Circleville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 71%
US23
16.5 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
1.31 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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 21m from Circleville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Circleville 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 Circleville to Parma?

The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 80 miles from Circleville and 85.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Circleville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 Circleville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 140.24 mi (225.69 km).

Circleville

#1 Circleville

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

Population2,494
Coordinates39.6006200, -82.9460100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Court Street (-82.945782, 39.600552)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $21.64
Round trip
$43.27
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.64 $43.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $4.79 $27.97 $55.95
Diesel $4.30 $25.14 $50.27

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 Circleville and Parma. The current time is 21:19:32.

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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.