How far is Nelsonville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Nelsonville, OH to Parma, OH is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.58 mi
03h 01m
Flight
137.1 mi
220.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.1 mi
Kilometers
220.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.58 mi
Kilometers
319.59 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Nelsonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nelsonville
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nelsonville
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 Nelsonville
95.6 mi
01h 30m
To Parma
103 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Nelsonville and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2801 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

    12 m · 1 sec · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Nelsonville Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelsonville 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 58%
Nelsonville Bypass
16.8 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 7%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 30m from Nelsonville
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville to Parma?

The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 95.6 miles from Nelsonville and 103 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nelsonville and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Nelsonville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 137.1 mi (220.64 km).

Nelsonville

#1 Nelsonville

City in Athens County, Ohio, USA

Population5,119
Coordinates39.4586800, -82.2318200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Street (-82.231884, 39.458561)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.53 L · about $25.97
Round trip
$51.94
14.02 gal · 53.06 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.97 $51.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.74 $59.47
Premium $4.79 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $4.30 $30.17 $60.34

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 Nelsonville and Parma. The current time is 23:03:48.

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.