How far is Marion, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Marion, OH to Parma, OH is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
113 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.48 mi
148.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.48 mi
Kilometers
148.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113 mi
Kilometers
181.85 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Marion
53.8 mi
01h 00m
To Parma
59.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Marion and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    155 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    2805 ft · 54 sec · East Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sargent Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Harding Highway East

    21.5 mi · 34 min · Harding Highway East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 598

    777 ft · 14 sec · State Route 598

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Mansfield

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 42%
Harding Highway East
21.5 mi · 19%
US 30 East
20.7 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 13%
East Center Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 00m from Marion
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Marion and 59.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Parma. Straight-line distance: 92.48 mi (148.83 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

Population35,516
Coordinates40.5886700, -83.1285200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-83.128521, 40.588679)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.57
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.78 $29.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.79 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $4.30 $17.17 $34.35

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 Marion and Parma. The current time is 23:42:26.

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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.