How far is Parma, OH from De Graff, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to De Graff, OH is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
169.61 mi
03h 21m
Flight
137.22 mi
220.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.22 mi
Kilometers
220.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.61 mi
Kilometers
272.96 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
84.8 mi
01h 40m
To De Graff
84.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and De Graff.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    24.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 235

    60 m · 3 sec · State Route 235

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  18. 18

    Continue on Cretcher Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
93.1 mi · 55%
Marysville Road
38.6 mi · 23%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 9%
State Route 47
6.4 mi · 4%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 40m from Parma
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to De Graff?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Parma and 84.9 miles from De Graff.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, 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 Chesterville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.84 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.39
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.19 $44.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.41 $50.82
Premium $4.79 $28.69 $57.38
Diesel $4.30 $25.78 $51.56

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 Parma and De Graff. The current time is 04:09:57.

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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.