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

The driving distance from Parma, OH to South Point, OH is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
259.26 mi
05h 14m
Flight
211.38 mi
340.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.38 mi
Kilometers
340.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.26 mi
Kilometers
417.24 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Fri, May 1, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-30T14:13
Arrive South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 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
Columbus
OH

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

From Parma
129.7 mi
02h 37m
To South Point
129.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    31.5 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    955 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Solida Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East

    732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
122 mi · 47%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
68 mi · 26%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
46.2 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 37m from Parma
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Parma and 129.6 miles from South Point.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and South Point. Straight-line distance: 211.38 mi (340.19 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.81 $77.63
Premium $4.79 $43.83 $87.66
Diesel $4.30 $39.38 $78.76

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and South Point. The current time is 14:13:31.

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.