How far is Galion, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Galion, OH to Parma, OH is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.54 mi
01h 29m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.54 mi
Kilometers
145.71 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Galion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galion
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Galion
42.6 mi
00h 44m
To Parma
48 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harding Way West

    3180 ft · 1 min · Harding Way West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North East Street

    1475 ft · 29 sec · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Charles Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wachs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wachs Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Mansfield

    2298 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galion 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 52%
US 30 East
18.2 mi · 20%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 17%
Charles Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Wachs Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 44m from Galion
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galion and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Galion and 48 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galion and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galion and Parma. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

Galion

#1 Galion

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

Population9,929
Coordinates40.7336700, -82.7899000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.78972, 40.733733)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.64
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.82 $23.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.53 $27.06
Premium $4.79 $15.28 $30.56
Diesel $4.30 $13.73 $27.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Galion and Parma. The current time is 20:23:34.

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.