How far is Parma, OH from Nelsonville, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
190.93 mi
03h 44m
Flight
137.1 mi
220.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.1 mi
Kilometers
220.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.93 mi
Kilometers
307.28 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nelsonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Nelsonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Parma
95.4 mi
01h 52m
To Nelsonville
95.5 mi
01h 52m

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
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Old Logan Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Nelsonville, Nelsonville Business Route

    1629 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

    2674 ft · 46 sec · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Canal Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    15 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
116 mi · 61%
Old Logan Road
17.2 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 52m from Parma
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Nelsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Parma and 95.5 miles from Nelsonville.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 137.1 mi (220.64 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Nelsonville

City in Athens County, Ohio, USA

Population5,119
Coordinates39.4586800, -82.2318200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.5 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.94
13.48 gal · 51 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.97 $49.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.59 $57.18
Premium $4.79 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $4.30 $29.01 $58.02

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 Nelsonville. The current time is 00:42:41.

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.