How far is Parkman, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Parkman, OH to Columbus, OH is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
164.51 mi
02h 34m
Flight
140.54 mi
226.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.54 mi
Kilometers
226.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.51 mi
Kilometers
264.76 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Parkman
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkman
2026-04-15T17:31
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkman
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 Parkman
81.3 mi
01h 17m
To Columbus
83.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkman and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkman and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Norton Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Norton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Market Road

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Main Market Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road

    2228 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkman and Columbus.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 82%
Main Market Road
21.2 mi · 13%
Cannon Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi
Outerbelt South Freeway
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 17m from Parkman
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkman to Columbus?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 81.3 miles from Parkman and 83.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

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 Parkman and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 140.54 mi (226.18 km).

Parkman

#1 Parkman

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population4,128
Coordinates41.3706100, -81.0651000
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Norton (-81.064975, 41.370609)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.05
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.53 $43.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.65 $49.29
Premium $4.79 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $4.30 $25.01 $50.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkman and Columbus. The current time is 17:31:48.

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.