How far is Parma, OH from Pleasant Hill, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Pleasant Hill, OH is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
170.19 mi
03h 28m
Flight
126.65 mi
203.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.65 mi
Kilometers
203.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.19 mi
Kilometers
273.9 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Parma
85.1 mi
01h 44m
To Pleasant Hill
85.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Pleasant Hill.

  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

    12.8 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Tarkiln Road

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tarkiln Road Southeast

    1525 ft · 34 sec · Tarkiln Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Horns Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Horns Mill Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
116 mi · 68%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 9%
Lancaster Bypass
12.8 mi · 8%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 4%
East Freeway
3.04 mi · 2%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 44m from Parma
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Pleasant Hill?

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Parma and 85.1 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 126.65 mi (203.83 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasant Hill

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

Population1,258
Coordinates39.6714500, -82.5079400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Pleasant Hill (-82.50794, 39.67145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.79 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $4.30 $25.82 $51.65

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 Pleasant Hill. The current time is 03:16:25.

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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.