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

The driving distance from Saint Marys, OH to Parma, OH is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
194.77 mi
03h 01m
Flight
151.32 mi
243.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.32 mi
Kilometers
243.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.77 mi
Kilometers
313.45 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Saint Marys
94.1 mi
01h 30m
To Parma
100.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
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 Saint Marys and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Front Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1705 ft · 47 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

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

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

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

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 24%
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 24%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
North Spruce Street
12.1 mi · 6%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 30m from Saint Marys
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys to Parma?

The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Saint Marys and 100.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Parma. Straight-line distance: 151.32 mi (243.53 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Front Street (-84.38935, 40.542288)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
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
6.87 gal
26.02 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.74 gal · 52.04 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.14 $58.29
Premium $4.79 $32.91 $65.81
Diesel $4.30 $29.57 $59.14

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 Saint Marys and Parma. The current time is 22:12:47.

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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.