How far is Franklin Furnace, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
240.76 mi
03h 58m
Flight
199.76 mi
321.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.76 mi
Kilometers
321.48 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.76 mi
Kilometers
387.46 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Furnace
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Furnace
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Furnace
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Franklin Furnace
117.6 mi
01h 59m
To Parma
123.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Pete Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Big Pete Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike

    1186 ft · 39 sec · Gallia Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Gallia Pike

    42 m · 6 sec · Gallia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  11. 11

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Furnace 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 49%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 28%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 3%
US 52 West
6.87 mi · 3%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 59m from Franklin Furnace
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace to Parma?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Franklin Furnace and 123.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Furnace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Furnace and Parma. Straight-line distance: 199.76 mi (321.48 km).

Franklin Furnace

#1 Franklin Furnace

Borough in Sussex Co.

Population1,660
Coordinates38.6450800, -82.8487800
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Pete Road (-82.848803, 38.645218)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.99
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.49 $62.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.79 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $4.30 $36.58 $73.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Furnace and Parma. The current time is 00:26:26.

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.