How far is Parma, OH from Jackson Center, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Jackson Center, OH is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Jackson Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Jackson Center.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
32.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto State Route 274
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 274
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Continue on Pike Street
2707 ft · 60 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Jackson Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Jackson Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Jackson Center?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 87.9 miles from Parma and 88.1 miles from Jackson Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Jackson Center.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Jackson Center. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.31 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 Jackson Center
City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394900, -84.0402200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Center (-84.04022, 40.43949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.34 | $52.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.75 | $59.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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