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

The driving distance from South Zanesville, OH to Parma, OH is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
137.68 mi
02h 27m
Flight
105.08 mi
169.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.08 mi
Kilometers
169.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.68 mi
Kilometers
221.58 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in South Zanesville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Zanesville
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Zanesville
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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From South Zanesville
68.8 mi
01h 13m
To Parma
68.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 South Zanesville and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechrock Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Beechrock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1096 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South River Road

    2134 ft · 36 sec · South River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Zanesville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 44%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 32%
I 70 East
25 mi · 18%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

57.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 13m from South Zanesville
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Zanesville 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 South Zanesville to Parma?

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from South Zanesville and 68.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.01 one way or $36.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Zanesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Zanesville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 km).

South Zanesville

#1 South Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,095
Coordinates39.8992300, -82.0062500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechrock Drive (-82.006191, 39.899137)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.01
Round trip
$36.01
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.01 $36.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.62 $41.23
Premium $4.79 $23.28 $46.56
Diesel $4.30 $20.92 $41.83

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 South Zanesville and Parma. The current time is 23:46:31.

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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.