How far is Parma, OH from Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Chester, OH is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Williams County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Chester.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
22.7 mi · 27 min · SR 7
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Turn left
921 ft · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 248
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 21
Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Chester?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Parma and 98.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Newcomerstown Mayor Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brady.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Chester. Straight-line distance: 160.45 mi (258.22 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 Chester
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,107 |
| Coordinates | 39.0875800, -81.9226400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.92264, 39.08758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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