How far is Parma, OH from Frankfort, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Frankfort, OH is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
183.54 mi
03h 48m
Flight
158.24 mi
254.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.24 mi
Kilometers
254.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.54 mi
Kilometers
295.38 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Frankfort
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
91.8 mi
01h 54m
To Frankfort
91.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Frankfort.

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Yankeetown Street

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto High Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · High Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

    677 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    86 m · 8 sec · Springfield Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
130 mi · 71%
Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
16.9 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 5%
High Street
8.35 mi · 5%
North 2nd Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 54m from Parma
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Frankfort?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 91.8 miles from Parma and 91.8 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.

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 Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 158.24 mi (254.67 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Frankfort

#2 Frankfort

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

Population988
Coordinates39.4014500, -83.1807400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Frankfort (-83.18074, 39.40145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.49 $54.98
Premium $4.79 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.30 $27.89 $55.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Frankfort. The current time is 03:25:08.

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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.