How far is Parma, OH from West Portsmouth, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to West Portsmouth, OH is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
223.05 mi
04h 36m
Flight
195.44 mi
314.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.44 mi
Kilometers
314.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.05 mi
Kilometers
358.97 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive West Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
111.5 mi
02h 18m
To West Portsmouth
111.5 mi
02h 18m

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 West Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and West Portsmouth.

  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 right

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Calvert's Lane

    1850 ft · 54 sec · Calvert's Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    55 m · 8 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
122 mi · 55%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
68.9 mi · 31%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 7%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.05 mi
I 270 East
0.99 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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 18m from Parma
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near West Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to West Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Parma and 111.5 miles from West Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and West Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 195.44 mi (314.53 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
West Portsmouth

#2 West Portsmouth

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population3,149
Coordinates38.7584100, -83.0290600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: West Portsmouth (-83.02906, 38.75841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.79 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
15.74 gal · 59.58 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.38 $66.77
Premium $4.79 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $4.30 $33.87 $67.74

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 West Portsmouth. The current time is 03:50:45.

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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.