How far is McArthur, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from McArthur, OH to Parma, OH is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.86 mi
03h 25m
Flight
154.34 mi
248.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.34 mi
Kilometers
248.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.86 mi
Kilometers
337.74 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in McArthur
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McArthur
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McArthur
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From McArthur
101.2 mi
01h 42m
To Parma
108.6 mi
01h 42m

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
1 to 6 mph SW
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 McArthur and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    22.7 mi · 34 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    869 ft · 20 sec · South Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McArthur 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 55%
North Market Street
22.7 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 42m from McArthur
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McArthur 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 McArthur to Parma?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from McArthur and 108.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McArthur and Parma. Straight-line distance: 154.34 mi (248.39 km).

McArthur

#1 McArthur

Human settlement in Vinton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,620
Coordinates39.2464600, -82.4784900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.478318, 39.246449)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.79 $35.45 $70.89
Diesel $4.30 $31.85 $63.70

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 McArthur and Parma. The current time is 04:03:40.

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.