How far is Mount Gilead, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Mount Gilead, OH to Parma, OH is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
100.98 mi
01h 38m
Flight
82.54 mi
132.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.54 mi
Kilometers
132.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.98 mi
Kilometers
162.51 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Gilead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Gilead
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Gilead
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
Polk
OH

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

From Mount Gilead
47.8 mi
00h 49m
To Parma
53.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Mount Gilead and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Gilead and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    22 m · 10 sec · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 95

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 95

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Cleveland

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Gilead and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
72.6 mi · 72%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 15%
State Route 95
6.12 mi · 6%
East High Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
SR 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Cleveland

Merge slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
00h 49m from Mount Gilead
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead to Parma?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Mount Gilead and 53.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Parma. Straight-line distance: 82.54 mi (132.84 km).

Mount Gilead

#1 Mount Gilead

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,687
Coordinates40.5492300, -82.8274000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: North Walnut Street (-82.827225, 40.549204)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.79 $17.05 $34.10
Diesel $4.30 $15.32 $30.64

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 Mount Gilead and Parma. The current time is 00:48:18.

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.