How far is Parma, OH from Glouster, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Glouster, OH is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.5 mi
03h 37m
Flight
132.76 mi
213.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.76 mi
Kilometers
213.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.5 mi
Kilometers
272.78 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glouster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Glouster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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
Port Washington
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
84.8 mi
01h 48m
To Glouster
84.8 mi
01h 48m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    2226 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
75 mi · 44%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 15%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 11%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 9%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 7%
Maysville Pike
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Washington
01h 48m from Parma
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Port Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Parma and 84.8 miles from Glouster.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.

Stop Ideas Near Port Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Washington.

RAIL

Alliance

75 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Glouster. Straight-line distance: 132.76 mi (213.66 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Glouster

City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,779
Coordinates39.5031300, -82.0845900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Glouster (-82.08459, 39.50313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
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
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.31
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.16 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.37 $50.73
Premium $4.79 $28.64 $57.29
Diesel $4.30 $25.74 $51.48

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 Glouster. The current time is 05:08:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.