How far is Lithopolis, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Lithopolis, OH to Parma, OH is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
155.33 mi
02h 30m
Flight
124.42 mi
200.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.42 mi
Kilometers
200.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.33 mi
Kilometers
249.98 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lithopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lithopolis
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 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
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lithopolis
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Lithopolis
74 mi
01h 15m
To Parma
81.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lithopolis Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gender Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Gender Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Gender Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Gender Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 33 West: Columbus

    1518 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 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 Lithopolis 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 75%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
7.25 mi · 5%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Gender Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Lithopolis Road
1.21 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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 15m from Lithopolis
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lithopolis and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Lithopolis and 81.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lithopolis and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lithopolis and Parma. Straight-line distance: 124.42 mi (200.23 km).

Lithopolis

#1 Lithopolis

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,916
Coordinates39.8028400, -82.8062800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-82.80634, 39.802887)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.61
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.30 $40.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.25 $46.49
Premium $4.79 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $4.30 $23.59 $47.17

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 Lithopolis and Parma. The current time is 03:20:54.

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.