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

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Saint Paris, OH is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
173.74 mi
03h 32m
Flight
146.54 mi
235.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.54 mi
Kilometers
235.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.74 mi
Kilometers
279.61 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Saint Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
86.8 mi
01h 46m
To Saint Paris
86.9 mi
01h 46m

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
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Miami Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
93.1 mi · 54%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
US 36 West
15.9 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 9%
Miami Street
11.3 mi · 7%
North Main Street
11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 46m from Parma
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 86.8 miles from Parma and 86.9 miles from Saint Paris.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 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 Paris.

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 Saint Paris. Straight-line distance: 146.54 mi (235.84 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Saint Paris

Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States

Population2,011
Coordinates40.1283900, -83.9596600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Saint Paris (-83.95966, 40.12839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $22.71
Round trip
$45.42
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.71 $45.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.00 $52.01
Premium $4.79 $29.36 $58.73
Diesel $4.30 $26.38 $52.77

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 Paris. The current time is 23:46:45.

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.