How far is Parma, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.87 mi
02h 52m
Flight
118.14 mi
190.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.14 mi
Kilometers
190.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.87 mi
Kilometers
233.14 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Pickerington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
72.4 mi
01h 26m
To Pickerington
72.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
105 mi · 72%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 10%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 2%
East Freeway
2.56 mi · 2%
I 70
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 26m from Parma
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Parma and 72.5 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 118.14 mi (190.12 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.87
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.93 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.68 $43.35
Premium $4.79 $24.48 $48.95
Diesel $4.30 $21.99 $43.99

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 Pickerington. The current time is 22:43:35.

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.