How far is Thornport, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Thornport, OH to Parma, OH is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.54 mi
02h 36m
Flight
109.19 mi
175.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.19 mi
Kilometers
175.72 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.54 mi
Kilometers
216.52 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 10:45 PM EST
Return by in Thornport
Sat, Nov 7, 1:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornport
2026-11-06T20:08
Arrive Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 10:45 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornport
9:30 PM EST
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Thornport
64.4 mi
01h 18m
To Parma
70.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hwy 1064

    134 m · 20 sec · Town Hwy 1064

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    706 ft · 18 sec · Zion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornport 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 41%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 18m from Thornport
Leave By
1:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Thornport and Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Thornport and 70.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornport and Parma. Straight-line distance: 109.19 mi (175.72 km).

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#1 Thornport

Thornport is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9131200, -82.4109900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hwy 1064 (-82.410837, 39.913103)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.97 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.80
9.5 gal · 35.94 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $18.90 $37.80
Mid-grade $4.56 $21.67 $43.34
Premium $5.10 $24.23 $48.47
Diesel $6.39 $30.36 $60.71

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornport and Parma. The current time is 20:08:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.