How far is Parma, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
204.49 mi
03h 57m
Flight
173.06 mi
278.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.06 mi
Kilometers
278.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.49 mi
Kilometers
329.1 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort McKinley
Sat, May 30, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, May 30, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-30T05:38
Arrive Fort McKinley
Sat, May 30, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Parma
102.2 mi
01h 58m
To Fort McKinley
102.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Fort McKinley.

  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

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Needmore Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Shoup Mill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2188 ft · 45 sec · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Siebenthaler Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Free Pike

    132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left

    52 m · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 56%
West Freeway
61.1 mi · 30%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
I 75 South
3.45 mi · 2%
Needmore Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

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 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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 58m from Parma
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Fort McKinley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Fort McKinley?

The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Parma and 102.3 miles from Fort McKinley.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Fort McKinley.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 173.06 mi (278.52 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 Fort McKinley

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7975600, -84.2535500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.32 L · about $26.75
Round trip
$53.50
14.44 gal · 54.64 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.75 $53.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.63 $61.25
Premium $4.79 $34.58 $69.17
Diesel $4.30 $31.07 $62.15

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Fort McKinley. The current time is 05:38:07.

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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.