How far is Parma, OH from Marion, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Marion, OH is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.12 mi
02h 18m
Flight
92.48 mi
148.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.48 mi
Kilometers
148.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.12 mi
Kilometers
172.4 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
53.5 mi
01h 09m
To Marion
53.6 mi
01h 09m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby

    1822 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 598

    1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598

  13. 13

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 44%
Portland Way North
23.4 mi · 22%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
12.6 mi · 12%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 7%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 09m from Parma
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Parma and 53.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Marion. Straight-line distance: 92.48 mi (148.83 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Marion

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

Population35,516
Coordinates40.5886700, -83.1285200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Marion (-83.12852, 40.58867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.79 $18.11 $36.21
Diesel $4.30 $16.27 $32.54

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 Marion. The current time is 01:22:52.

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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.