How far is Montpelier, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Montpelier, OH to Parma, OH is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
159.38 mi
02h 33m
Flight
149.69 mi
240.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.69 mi
Kilometers
240.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.38 mi
Kilometers
256.49 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Fri, Apr 17, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-17T06:29
Arrive Parma
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Lindsey
OH

City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America

From Montpelier
79.6 mi
01h 16m
To Parma
79.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    33 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

    675 ft · 32 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1994 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    15 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Montpelier 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
137 mi · 86%
I 480 East
15 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.3 mi · 2%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi
Ridge Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

128 mi · 02h 17m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindsey
01h 16m from Montpelier
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier and 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 Montpelier to Parma?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Montpelier and 79.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lindsey

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

36 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

94 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

99 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Parma. Straight-line distance: 149.69 mi (240.9 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,907
Coordinates41.5845000, -84.6055100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-84.605514, 41.584603)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.64
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.82 $41.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.84 $47.68
Premium $4.79 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $4.30 $24.19 $48.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Parma. The current time is 06:29:08.

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.