How far is Parma, OH from South Charleston, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to South Charleston, OH is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
168.48 mi
03h 23m
Flight
148.18 mi
238.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.18 mi
Kilometers
238.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.48 mi
Kilometers
271.15 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive South Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
84.2 mi
01h 41m
To South Charleston
84.3 mi
01h 41m

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
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and South Charleston.

  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

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    16 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: London, Plain City

    1967 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Columbus Road

    1358 ft · 28 sec · East Columbus Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    688 ft · 21 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jamestown Street

    64 m · 6 sec · East Jamestown Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jamestown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 68%
West Freeway
16 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 9%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
9.71 mi · 6%
London – Delaware Road
5.62 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 41m from Parma
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near South Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to South Charleston?

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 84.2 miles from Parma and 84.3 miles from South Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near South Charleston.

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 South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 148.18 mi (238.47 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
South Charleston

#2 South Charleston

Village in Clark County, Ohio, United States

Population1,609
Coordinates39.8253400, -83.6343700
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: South Charleston (-83.63437, 39.82534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.09
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.04 $44.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.24 $50.48
Premium $4.79 $28.50 $57.00
Diesel $4.30 $25.61 $51.22

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 South Charleston. The current time is 00:30:28.

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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.