How far is Forestville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Forestville, OH to Parma, OH is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.9 mi
03h 53m
Flight
212.19 mi
341.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.19 mi
Kilometers
341.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.9 mi
Kilometers
400.57 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 AM EST
Return by in Forestville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-11-07T07:49
Arrive Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
9:00 PM EST
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 Forestville
121.8 mi
01h 56m
To Parma
127.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bowen Street

    33 m · 12 sec · Bowen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wolfangel Road

    778 ft · 26 sec · Wolfangel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beechmont Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Beechmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ohio Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
186 mi · 75%
Circle Freeway
16.4 mi · 7%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Beechmont Avenue
1.74 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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
212.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 56m from Forestville
Leave By
9:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Forestville and Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 121.8 miles from Forestville and 127.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Forestville and 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 Forestville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 212.19 mi (341.49 km).

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#1 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.3449400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowen Street (-84.344966, 39.074851)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

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 $34.94
Round trip
$69.87
17.56 gal · 66.5 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $34.94 $69.87
Mid-grade $4.56 $40.05 $80.11
Premium $5.10 $44.80 $89.59
Diesel $6.39 $56.11 $112.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and Parma. The current time is 07:49:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.