How far is Parma, OH from Minster, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Minster, OH is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.45 mi
03h 54m
Flight
155.18 mi
249.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.18 mi
Kilometers
249.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.45 mi
Kilometers
317.76 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T07:41
Arrive Minster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Parma
98.6 mi
01h 57m
To Minster
98.9 mi
01h 57m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 119: Anna, Minster

    1105 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 40%
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 24%
East Lincoln Highway
36.1 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
01h 57m from Parma
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Minster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Parma and 98.9 miles from Minster.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Minster. Straight-line distance: 155.18 mi (249.74 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Minster

Town in Ohio, USA

Population2,828
Coordinates40.3931000, -84.3760600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Minster (-84.37606, 40.3931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.37 L · about $25.82
Round trip
$51.65
13.94 gal · 52.74 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.82 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.57 $59.13
Premium $4.79 $33.39 $66.77
Diesel $4.30 $30.00 $60.00

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 Minster. The current time is 07:41:33.

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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.