How far is Parma, OH from Watertown, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Watertown, OH is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 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
158.92 mi
03h 23m
Flight
134.05 mi
215.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.05 mi
Kilometers
215.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.92 mi
Kilometers
255.75 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 Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Parma
79.5 mi
01h 41m
To Watertown
79.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Macksburg, Dexter City

    1196 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twp 301

    66 m · 4 sec · Twp 301

  13. 13

    Continue on Sherman Hollow

    140 m · 16 sec · Sherman Hollow

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    553 ft · 15 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    953 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lancaster Street

    542 ft · 11 sec · Lancaster Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
103 mi · 65%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 12%
Ferry Street
6.8 mi · 4%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
I 77 South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 09m

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
+24.9 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 41m from Parma
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Parma and 79.4 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 $20.79 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 134.05 mi (215.73 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Watertown

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population1,521
Coordinates39.4659100, -81.6331800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Watertown (-81.63318, 39.46591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.57
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.79 $41.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.80 $47.60
Premium $4.79 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $4.30 $24.15 $48.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Watertown. The current time is 02:49:02.

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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.