How far is Parma, OH from Grove City, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Grove City, OH is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.41 mi
02h 47m
Flight
127.42 mi
205.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.42 mi
Kilometers
205.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.41 mi
Kilometers
227.58 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, May 14, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-14T05:02
Arrive Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
70.7 mi
01h 23m
To Grove City
70.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Grove City.

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Stringtown Road, Grove City

    3110 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stringtown Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Stringtown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto First Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · First Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
123 mi · 87%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 10%
Stringtown Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Columbus Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
First Street
0.13 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 23m from Parma
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Grove City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Grove City?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Parma and 70.7 miles from Grove City.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.49 one way or $36.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Grove City.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 127.42 mi (205.06 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Grove City

#2 Grove City

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population41,820
Coordinates39.8814500, -83.0929600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Grove City (-83.09296, 39.88145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $18.49
Round trip
$36.98
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.49 $36.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.17 $42.34
Premium $4.79 $23.90 $47.80
Diesel $4.30 $21.48 $42.95

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Grove City. The current time is 05:02:40.

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.