How far is Jefferson, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
156.8 mi
02h 30m
Flight
122.65 mi
197.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.8 mi
Kilometers
252.35 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Jefferson
74.8 mi
01h 15m
To Parma
82.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Road Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterloo Road Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterloo Road Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Road Northwest

    1310 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Diley Road Northwest

    2269 ft · 51 sec · Diley Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward Columbus

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    2383 ft · 34 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 74%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 6%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Winchester Road Northwest
1.96 mi · 1%
Waterloo Road Northwest
0.87 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 15m from Jefferson
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Jefferson and 82.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Parma. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.39 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

County in Ohio, United States

Population1,821
Coordinates39.8139500, -82.7607300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Road Northwest (-82.760765, 39.813616)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.46 $46.92
Premium $4.79 $26.49 $52.98
Diesel $4.30 $23.80 $47.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Parma. The current time is 23:37:27.

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.