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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Big Pete Road
23 m · 9 sec · Big Pete Road
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Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike
1186 ft · 39 sec · Gallia Pike
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Continue on Gallia Pike
42 m · 6 sec · Gallia Pike
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
1537 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
1511 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Furnace 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 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 Sunny around Franklin Furnace and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Furnace and Parma. Straight-line distance: 199.76 mi (321.48 km).
#1 Franklin Furnace
Borough in Sussex Co.
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.6450800, -82.8487800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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