How far is Parma, OH from Mount Sterling, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Mount Sterling, OH is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
155.86 mi
03h 04m
Flight
141.81 mi
228.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.81 mi
Kilometers
228.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.86 mi
Kilometers
250.83 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Sterling
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Mount Sterling
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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

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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Parma
77.9 mi
01h 32m
To Mount Sterling
77.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Mount Sterling.

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street

    2190 ft · 41 sec · East Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South London Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South London Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South London Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
130 mi · 83%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 10%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 6%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
US 62
0.48 mi
East Columbus Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 32m from Parma
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Mount Sterling?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Parma and 77.9 miles from Mount Sterling.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 141.81 mi (228.22 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Mount Sterling

#2 Mount Sterling

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

Population1,783
Coordinates39.7195100, -83.2651900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Mount Sterling (-83.26519, 39.71951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.76
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.38 $40.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.79 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $4.30 $23.67 $47.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Mount Sterling. The current time is 23:38:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.