How far is Portsmouth, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, OH to Parma, OH is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
228.6 mi
03h 48m
Flight
196.6 mi
316.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.39 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.6 mi
Kilometers
367.89 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
111.5 mi
01h 54m
To Parma
117.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chillicothe Street

    1660 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Scioto Trail

    44.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Scioto Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 51%
Scioto Trail
44.2 mi · 19%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 15%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
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 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
196.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 54m from Portsmouth
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 Portsmouth and 117.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Portsmouth and Parma. Straight-line distance: 196.6 mi (316.39 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Ohio

Population19,744
Coordinates38.7317400, -82.9976700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.997418, 38.731735)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.80
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.90 $59.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.23 $68.47
Premium $4.79 $38.66 $77.31
Diesel $4.30 $34.73 $69.47

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 Portsmouth and Parma. The current time is 04:28:29.

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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.