How far is Parma, OH from Powell, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Powell, OH is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.61 mi
02h 27m
Flight
111.48 mi
179.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.48 mi
Kilometers
179.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.61 mi
Kilometers
198.93 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Mon, May 18, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Mon, May 18, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-18T18:22
Arrive Powell
Mon, May 18, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Parma
61.8 mi
01h 13m
To Powell
61.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ikea Way, Gemini Place

    1570 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gemini Place

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gemini Place

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Polaris Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Polaris Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Powell Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Powell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Olentangy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Olentangy Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
102 mi · 82%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 12%
East Powell Road
2.45 mi · 2%
East Olentangy Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Gemini Place
1.09 mi · 1%
Polaris Parkway
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 13m from Parma
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Parma and 61.8 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Powell.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Powell. Straight-line distance: 111.48 mi (179.41 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 Powell

City in Ohio, United States

Population12,972
Coordinates40.1578400, -83.0751900
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Powell (-83.07519, 40.15784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.15
Round trip
$32.31
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.15 $32.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.50 $36.99
Premium $4.79 $20.88 $41.77
Diesel $4.30 $18.77 $37.53

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Powell. The current time is 18:22:37.

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.