How far is Parma, OH from Richwood, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Richwood, OH is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Richwood.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue on Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 23 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Marion Street
2726 ft · 54 sec · North Marion Street
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Continue on Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 29 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Turn left onto Marion-Marysville Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Marion-Marysville Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Ottawa Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ottawa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Richwood?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 61.9 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:14 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 Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 106.4 mi (171.24 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-83.29686, 40.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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