How far is Saint Joseph, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, OH to Parma, OH is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
222.09 mi
03h 39m
Flight
171.38 mi
275.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.38 mi
Kilometers
275.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.09 mi
Kilometers
357.42 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Mon, Jun 1, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Mon, Jun 1, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-06-01T04:43
Arrive Parma
Mon, Jun 1, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Upper Sandusky
OH

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

From Saint Joseph
107.9 mi
01h 49m
To Parma
114.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Sawmill Road

    1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carthagena Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    9 mi · 11 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 21%
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 21%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 11%
East Market Street
21.6 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 7%
East Lincoln Highway
4.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Sandusky
01h 49m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Parma?

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 114.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

93 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

116 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Parma. Straight-line distance: 171.38 mi (275.81 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,784
Coordinates40.4264400, -84.7394100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawmill Road (-84.739013, 40.426438)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.09
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.05 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.26 $66.51
Premium $4.79 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $4.30 $33.74 $67.49

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Parma. The current time is 04:43:30.

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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.