How far is Wapakoneta, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Wapakoneta, OH to Parma, OH is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
182.47 mi
02h 51m
Flight
141.23 mi
227.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.23 mi
Kilometers
227.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.66 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Wapakoneta
Sun, May 31, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wapakoneta
2026-05-31T06:47
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wapakoneta
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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Wapakoneta
88 mi
01h 25m
To Parma
94.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2724 ft · 60 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Wood Street

    2533 ft · 51 sec · South Wood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapakoneta 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 26%
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 26%
North Dixie Highway
23.9 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
East Lincoln Highway
4.17 mi · 2%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
01h 25m from Wapakoneta
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wapakoneta and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Wapakoneta and 94.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wapakoneta and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wapakoneta and Parma. Straight-line distance: 141.23 mi (227.29 km).

Wapakoneta

#1 Wapakoneta

City in Ohio

Population9,682
Coordinates40.5678300, -84.1935600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pearl Street (-84.193558, 40.567873)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.32 $54.64
Premium $4.79 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $4.30 $27.72 $55.44

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wapakoneta and Parma. The current time is 06:47:15.

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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.