How far is Frankfort, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Frankfort, OH to Parma, OH is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.23 mi
03h 08m
Flight
158.24 mi
254.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.24 mi
Kilometers
254.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.23 mi
Kilometers
299.71 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Frankfort
91.7 mi
01h 34m
To Parma
94.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Springfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

    1340 ft · 43 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 138: Greenfield, Clarksburg

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Yankeetown Street

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Columbus Street

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 63%
Main Street
16.9 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 6%
West Columbus Street
8.84 mi · 5%
Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
2.99 mi · 2%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 34m from Frankfort
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Frankfort and 94.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Frankfort and Parma. Straight-line distance: 158.24 mi (254.67 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

Population988
Coordinates39.4014500, -83.1807400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Street (-83.180599, 39.401607)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
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
6.57 gal
24.88 L · about $24.34
Round trip
$48.68
13.14 gal · 49.76 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.34 $48.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.79 $31.47 $62.94
Diesel $4.30 $28.28 $56.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Parma. The current time is 01:51:19.

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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.