How far is Parma, OH from Kenton, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Kenton, OH is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Kenton.
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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
43.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1531 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
700 ft · 19 sec · West Lima Street
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Turn right onto Warehouse Street
137 m · 11 sec · Warehouse Street
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Continue on Mad River Street
11.8 mi · 20 min · Mad River Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
140 m · 8 sec · West Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Kenton.
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
43.1 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Kenton?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Parma and 70.5 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
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 Ontario.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.3 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 Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.6470000, -83.6096500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-83.60965, 40.647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
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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