How far is Kingston, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Kingston, OH to Parma, OH is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.77 mi
02h 55m
Flight
147.3 mi
237.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.3 mi
Kilometers
237.06 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.77 mi
Kilometers
284.49 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Sun, May 31, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-30T21:12
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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 Kingston
85.6 mi
01h 27m
To Parma
91.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ing Street

    42 m · 11 sec · West Ing Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    958 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 159

    905 ft · 21 sec · State Route 159

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    23.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  8. 8

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 66%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
State Route 159
2.5 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 27m from Kingston
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 85.6 miles from Kingston and 91.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and 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 Kingston and Parma. Straight-line distance: 147.3 mi (237.06 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,015
Coordinates39.4739500, -82.9107300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ing Street (-82.910623, 39.474125)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.24
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.12 $46.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.47 $52.94
Premium $4.79 $29.89 $59.78
Diesel $4.30 $26.86 $53.71

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Parma. The current time is 21:12:44.

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.