How far is Parma, OH from Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Vernon, OH is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
234.69 mi
04h 52m
Flight
192.28 mi
309.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.28 mi
Kilometers
309.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.69 mi
Kilometers
377.69 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Thu, Apr 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 30, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-30T02:34
Arrive Vernon
Thu, Apr 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
117.4 mi
02h 26m
To Vernon
117.3 mi
02h 26m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Vernon.

  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 left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    815 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    2252 ft · 32 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill

    1158 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    15.4 mi · 25 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
122 mi · 52%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
64 mi · 27%
Front Street
15.4 mi · 7%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
East Main Street
11 mi · 5%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 26m from Parma
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Vernon?

The road trip is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Parma and 117.3 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 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 Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 192.28 mi (309.45 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Vernon

#2 Vernon

Township of Ohio

Population1,460
Coordinates38.7117500, -82.6398900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Vernon (-82.63989, 38.71175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.35 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
16.56 gal · 62.7 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $4.79 $39.66 $79.32
Diesel $4.30 $35.64 $71.27

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 Vernon. The current time is 02:34:31.

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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.