How far is Etna, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Etna, OH to Parma, OH is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.92 mi
04h 14m
Flight
198.32 mi
319.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.32 mi
Kilometers
319.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.92 mi
Kilometers
400.59 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Etna
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Etna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Etna
121.1 mi
02h 07m
To Parma
127.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Etna-Waterloo Road

    1458 ft · 42 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23.6 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chillicothe Street

    2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Chillicothe Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  12. 12

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 47%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 14%
US 35 West
25.3 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
North Jackson Street
12 mi · 5%
South Freeway
3.6 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 07m from Etna
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Etna and 127.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Parma. Straight-line distance: 198.32 mi (319.17 km).

Etna

#1 Etna

Township in Licking County, Ohio

Population17,487
Coordinates38.6242500, -82.6537700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Etna-Waterloo Road (-82.653875, 38.624479)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.25 L · about $32.53
Round trip
$65.06
17.56 gal · 66.5 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.53 $65.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.24 $74.49
Premium $4.79 $42.06 $84.11
Diesel $4.30 $37.79 $75.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Etna and Parma. The current time is 06:59:38.

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.