How far is Marietta, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Marietta, OH to Parma, OH is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
152.88 mi
02h 41m
Flight
138.17 mi
222.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.88 mi
Kilometers
246.03 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, May 2, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sat, May 2, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-01T23:36
Arrive Parma
Sat, May 2, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Marietta
77.4 mi
01h 20m
To Parma
75.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Street

    1001 ft · 38 sec · Putnam Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1805 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greene Street

    1332 ft · 36 sec · Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pike Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pike Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
87.3 mi · 57%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 40%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Pike Street
1.09 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 33m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 20m from Marietta
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Marietta and 75.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:08 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 around Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Parma. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.37 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio

Population4,422
Coordinates39.4153500, -81.4548400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Street (-81.454784, 39.415295)
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 11m
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
20.42 L · about $19.97
Round trip
$39.94
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Parma. The current time is 23:36:05.

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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.