How far is Parma, OH from Waynesville, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Waynesville, OH is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
203.62 mi
03h 55m
Flight
179.48 mi
288.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.48 mi
Kilometers
288.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.62 mi
Kilometers
327.69 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Waynesville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
101.8 mi
01h 57m
To Waynesville
101.8 mi
01h 57m

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
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    35 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1364 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
179 mi · 88%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
SR 73
0.31 mi
South Main Street
0.26 mi
West 54th Street
0.01 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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 57m from Parma
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Sunny near Waynesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Parma and 101.8 miles from Waynesville.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Sunny near Waynesville.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Waynesville. Straight-line distance: 179.48 mi (288.85 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Waynesville

Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,251
Coordinates39.5297800, -84.0866000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Waynesville (-84.0866, 39.52978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.50 $61.00
Premium $4.79 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $4.30 $30.95 $61.89

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 Waynesville. The current time is 07:37:22.

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.