How far is South Point, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from South Point, OH to Parma, OH is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.67 mi
04h 22m
Flight
211.38 mi
340.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.38 mi
Kilometers
340.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.67 mi
Kilometers
424.34 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 30, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Point
2026-04-30T13:04
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 30, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Point
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
Columbus
OH

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

From South Point
129.5 mi
02h 11m
To Parma
134.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Point and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street East

    732 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road

    66 m · 8 sec · Solida Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road

    124 m · 16 sec · Solida Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  12. 12

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Point 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 44%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 26%
Solida Road
30.8 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 3%
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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 11m from South Point
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 South Point to Parma?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from South Point and 134.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Point and Parma. Straight-line distance: 211.38 mi (340.19 km).

South Point

#1 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street East (-82.586359, 38.417797)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $34.46
Round trip
$68.91
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.46 $68.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $4.79 $44.55 $89.09
Diesel $4.30 $40.03 $80.05

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Point and Parma. The current time is 13:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.