How far is Columbus Grove, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus Grove, OH to Parma, OH is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 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
166.84 mi
02h 43m
Flight
125.95 mi
202.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.95 mi
Kilometers
202.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.84 mi
Kilometers
268.51 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, Jun 2, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus Grove
Tue, Jun 2, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus Grove
2026-06-02T16:21
Arrive Parma
Tue, Jun 2, 7:05 PM 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 Columbus Grove
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
Crestline
OH

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From Columbus Grove
80.8 mi
01h 21m
To Parma
86 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Grove and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on North High Street

    33 m · 11 sec · North High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sycamore Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · East Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Road Z

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Road Z

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Highway 8-S

    149 m · 21 sec · County Highway 8-S

  5. 5

    Continue on Mayberry Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Mayberry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Hook-Waltz Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Hook-Waltz Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Thayer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Thayer Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    63 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    57 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    44 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus Grove and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Thayer Road
48.1 mi · 29%
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 28%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Mayberry Road
4.01 mi · 2%
Road Z
1.32 mi · 1%
East Hook-Waltz Road
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

North Thayer Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
+40.8 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
01h 21m from Columbus Grove
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus Grove and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus Grove to Parma?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 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?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Columbus Grove and 86 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus Grove and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

84 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

116 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Grove and Parma. Straight-line distance: 125.95 mi (202.69 km).

Columbus Grove

#1 Columbus Grove

Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States

Population2,061
Coordinates40.9195000, -84.0568900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: North High Street (-84.057059, 40.919643)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.99 $49.97
Premium $4.79 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $4.30 $25.35 $50.70

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus Grove and Parma. The current time is 16:21:40.

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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.