How far is Jackson Center, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Jackson Center, OH to Parma, OH is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson Center and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Center and Parma.
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Start on South Main Street
28 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Pike Street
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Turn right
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Jackson Center 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.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center to Parma?
The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 88 miles from Jackson Center and 93.5 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson Center and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson Center and Parma. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.31 km).
#1 Jackson Center
City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394900, -84.0402200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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 (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
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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