How far is Parma, OH from Saint Marys, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Saint Marys, OH is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
187.8 mi
03h 38m
Flight
151.32 mi
243.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.32 mi
Kilometers
243.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.8 mi
Kilometers
302.23 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
93.8 mi
01h 49m
To Saint Marys
94 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Saint Marys.

  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

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    38 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Saint Marys, Spencerville

    555 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    1705 ft · 48 sec · East Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Front Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 42%
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 25%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
SR 66
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 49m from Parma
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Parma and 94 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 151.32 mi (243.53 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Saint Marys (-84.3894, 40.54227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.09 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.13
13.26 gal · 50.18 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.56 $49.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.12 $56.25
Premium $4.79 $31.76 $63.52
Diesel $4.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 Saint Marys. The current time is 23:48:38.

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.