How far is Parma, OH from Fostoria, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Fostoria, OH is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Fostoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Fostoria.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right
15.9 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
869 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Tiffin Street
770 ft · 34 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Fostoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Fostoria?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Parma and 51.6 miles from Fostoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Fostoria. Straight-line distance: 89.6 mi (144.2 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 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fostoria (-83.41687, 41.157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
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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