How far is Parma, OH from Union City, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Union City, OH is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
233.05 mi
04h 41m
Flight
181.43 mi
291.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.43 mi
Kilometers
291.99 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.05 mi
Kilometers
375.06 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 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
Upper Sandusky
OH

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
116.4 mi
02h 20m
To Union City
116.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Union City.

  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

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22.6 mi · 30 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Route 47

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 47

  23. 23

    Continue on Canal Street

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Elm Street

    3101 ft · 52 sec · East Elm Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Union City.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 34%
I 271 South
46.8 mi · 20%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 11%
South Main Street
22.6 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
Canal Street
10.8 mi · 5%
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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Sandusky
02h 20m from Parma
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Union City?

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Parma and 116.6 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

93 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

116 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Union City. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.99 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.91
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.46 $60.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.87 $69.74
Premium $4.79 $39.37 $78.75
Diesel $4.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Union City. The current time is 17:42:15.

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.