How far is Parma, OH from Barlow, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Barlow, OH is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
164.59 mi
03h 26m
Flight
138.64 mi
223.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.64 mi
Kilometers
223.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.59 mi
Kilometers
264.89 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-15T09:00
Arrive Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Parma
82.3 mi
01h 43m
To Barlow
82.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

    1231 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    580 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Muskingum Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Muskingum Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1901 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fort Harmar Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Harmar Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warrior Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
113 mi · 69%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 12%
Cambridge Road
3.06 mi · 2%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Muskingum Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 43m from Parma
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Barlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Barlow?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Parma and 82.3 miles from Barlow.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:08 AM 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Barlow.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 138.64 mi (223.12 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barlow

Town

Population2,520
Coordinates39.3986900, -81.6648500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Barlow (-81.66485, 39.39869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
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
21.99 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.05
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Parma and Barlow. The current time is 09:00:33.

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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.