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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East Columbus Street
79 m · 13 sec · East Columbus Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1333 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Zion Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zion Road
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street
27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
2120 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
1511 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
Elyria
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 110.44 mi (177.73 km).
#1 Thornville
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.8964500, -82.4201500 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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