How far is Kenton, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Parma, OH is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
152.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
111.41 mi
179.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.8 mi
Kilometers
245.9 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Kenton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
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
Ontario
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Kenton
70.6 mi
01h 13m
To Parma
82.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Kenton and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    140 m · 15 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    11.4 mi · 19 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mad River Street

    2337 ft · 57 sec · Mad River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Warehouse Street

    137 m · 18 sec · Warehouse Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lima Street

    700 ft · 16 sec · West Lima Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street

    664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Gage Street

    1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wells Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1665 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wells Road
65.6 mi · 43%
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 31%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Mad River Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Wells Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
01h 13m from Kenton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenton 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 Kenton to Parma?

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Kenton and 82.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

112 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Parma. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.3 km).

Kenton

#1 Kenton

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population8,216
Coordinates40.6470000, -83.6096500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-83.609641, 40.647221)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $19.97
Round trip
$39.94
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.97 $39.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.86 $45.73
Premium $4.79 $25.82 $51.64
Diesel $4.30 $23.20 $46.40

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 Kenton and Parma. The current time is 23:32:41.

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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.