How far is Pleasant Hill, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, OH to Parma, OH is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.82 mi
02h 52m
Flight
126.65 mi
203.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.65 mi
Kilometers
203.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.82 mi
Kilometers
286.18 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-18T23:53
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Pleasant Hill
85.3 mi
01h 26m
To Parma
92.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Horns Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Horns Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Tarkiln Road Southeast

    567 ft · 12 sec · Tarkiln Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 65%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
Lancaster Bypass
12.6 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 26m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Parma?

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Pleasant Hill and 92.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Parma. Straight-line distance: 126.65 mi (203.83 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

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

Population1,258
Coordinates39.6714500, -82.5079400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast (-82.508557, 39.671926)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.75 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.54 gal · 47.5 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.60 $53.19
Premium $4.79 $30.03 $60.07
Diesel $4.30 $26.99 $53.97

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 Pleasant Hill and Parma. The current time is 23:53:10.

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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.