How far is Parma, OH from Heath, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Heath, OH is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
122.09 mi
02h 37m
Flight
102.69 mi
165.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.69 mi
Kilometers
165.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.09 mi
Kilometers
196.49 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Parma
61 mi
01h 18m
To Heath
61 mi
01h 18m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    130 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Dorsey Mill Road

    1047 ft · 51 sec · West Dorsey Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 30th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South 30th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 30th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
54.6 mi · 45%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 12%
Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 10%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
SR 79 South
3.53 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 18m from Parma
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Heath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Parma and 61 miles from Heath.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Heath.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Heath. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.26 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Heath

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,489
Coordinates40.0228400, -82.4446000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Heath (-82.4446, 40.02284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $15.97
Round trip
$31.94
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.97 $31.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.28 $36.57
Premium $4.79 $20.64 $41.29
Diesel $4.30 $18.55 $37.10

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 Heath. The current time is 00:14:31.

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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.