How far is Jamestown, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Jamestown, OH to Parma, OH is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.7 mi
02h 59m
Flight
160.39 mi
258.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.39 mi
Kilometers
258.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.7 mi
Kilometers
303.68 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Jamestown
91.6 mi
01h 29m
To Parma
97.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 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 Jamestown and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
157 mi · 83%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
South Limestone Street
7.39 mi · 4%
SR 435
1.67 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
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 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 29m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Parma?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Jamestown and 97.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown 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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Parma. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.12 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Ohio, USA

Population2,146
Coordinates39.6581200, -83.7349200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limestone Street (-83.734881, 39.658117)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.25 $56.50
Premium $4.79 $31.90 $63.80
Diesel $4.30 $28.66 $57.33

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 Jamestown and Parma. The current time is 22:35:12.

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.