How far is Parma, OH from Xenia, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Xenia, OH is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
194.45 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.96 mi
267.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.96 mi
Kilometers
267.09 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.45 mi
Kilometers
312.93 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Xenia
Sun, May 3, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, May 3, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-03T04:20
Arrive Xenia
Sun, May 3, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Parma
97.2 mi
01h 51m
To Xenia
97.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    43.4 mi · 47 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Xenia

    1326 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 59%
West Freeway
43.4 mi · 22%
US 68 South
16.3 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 51m from Parma
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Areas Of Frost near Xenia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 97.2 miles from Parma and 97.3 miles from Xenia.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Parma and Areas Of Frost near Xenia.

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 Xenia. Straight-line distance: 165.96 mi (267.09 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Xenia

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,651
Coordinates39.6847800, -83.9296500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Xenia (-83.92965, 39.68478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.10 $58.20
Premium $4.79 $32.86 $65.72
Diesel $4.30 $29.53 $59.05

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Xenia. The current time is 04:20:46.

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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.