How far is Thornville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Thornville, OH to Parma, OH is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.93 mi
02h 39m
Flight
110.44 mi
177.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.44 mi
Kilometers
177.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Thornville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornville
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornville
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Thornville
65.1 mi
01h 19m
To Parma
76.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Columbus Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Columbus Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1333 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Zion Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  7. 7

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

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

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

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 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 Thornville 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 39%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 19m from Thornville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thornville and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Thornville and 76.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornville and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 110.44 mi (177.73 km).

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#1 Thornville

Village in the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.8964500, -82.4201500
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Columbus Street (-82.420157, 39.896365)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.12
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.56 $37.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.25 $42.50
Premium $4.79 $24.00 $48.00
Diesel $4.30 $21.56 $43.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornville and Parma. The current time is 07:02:31.

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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.