How far is Parma, OH from Wellston, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Wellston, OH is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
212.06 mi
04h 19m
Flight
163.31 mi
262.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.31 mi
Kilometers
262.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.06 mi
Kilometers
341.27 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Parma
106 mi
02h 09m
To Wellston
106 mi
02h 09m

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
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Mulberry Street

    612 ft · 10 sec · South Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Falls Street

    32.3 mi · 49 min · Falls Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
116 mi · 55%
Falls Street
32.3 mi · 15%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 09m from Parma
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Parma and 106 miles from Wellston.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 163.31 mi (262.82 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wellston

City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,532
Coordinates39.1234100, -82.5329400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Wellston (-82.53294, 39.12341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.43
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.71 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $4.79 $35.83 $71.66
Diesel $4.30 $32.19 $64.39

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 Wellston. The current time is 06:21:42.

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.