How far is Parma, OH from Carthage, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Carthage, OH is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Carthage.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2457 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 561: Paddock Road, Seymour Avenue
726 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto SR 4: Paddock Road North, Hamilton County Fairgrounds
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Paddock Road
142 m · 13 sec · Paddock Road
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Turn left onto East North Bend Road
654 ft · 27 sec · East North Bend Road
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Turn left onto Fairpark Avenue
105 m · 15 sec · Fairpark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairpark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Carthage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Carthage?
The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Parma and 116.3 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 210.6 mi (338.93 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
Township in Athens County, Ohio
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 39.1970000, -84.4791100 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-84.47911, 39.197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.78 | $69.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.29 | $70.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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