How far is Ironton, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Ironton, OH to Parma, OH is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
254 mi
04h 11m
Flight
204.57 mi
329.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.57 mi
Kilometers
329.23 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254 mi
Kilometers
408.78 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Ironton
Wed, May 13, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironton
2026-05-12T21:36
Arrive Parma
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironton
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Ironton
124.2 mi
02h 05m
To Parma
129.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    113 m · 22 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1422 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 93

    20 m · 1 sec · State Route 93

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93

    537 ft · 9 sec · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  14. 14

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironton 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 46%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 27%
State Route 93
20 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 05m from Ironton
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ironton and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Ironton and 129.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.20 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironton and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and Parma. Straight-line distance: 204.57 mi (329.23 km).

Ironton

#1 Ironton

City in Ohio, United States

Population10,418
Coordinates38.5367500, -82.6829400
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-82.683022, 38.536847)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.93 L · about $33.20
Round trip
$66.39
17.92 gal · 67.86 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.20 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.01 $76.02
Premium $4.79 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $4.30 $38.56 $77.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironton and Parma. The current time is 21:36:57.

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.