How far is Watertown, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Watertown, OH to Parma, OH is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
159.16 mi
02h 55m
Flight
134.05 mi
215.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.05 mi
Kilometers
215.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.16 mi
Kilometers
256.15 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watertown
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watertown
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Watertown
79.5 mi
01h 27m
To Parma
79.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Street

    542 ft · 15 sec · Lancaster Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    953 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Center Street

    553 ft · 13 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    138 m · 9 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mitchell Avenue

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sherman Hollow

    68 m · 5 sec · Sherman Hollow

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn left 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 Watertown and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sherman Hollow
70.9 mi · 45%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 38%
Mitchell Avenue
13.8 mi · 9%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
US 250
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Sherman Hollow

Merge slight left

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 27m from Watertown
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Watertown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Watertown and 79.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watertown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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 Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 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 6.8 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 Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Parma. Straight-line distance: 134.05 mi (215.73 km).

Watertown

#1 Watertown

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population1,521
Coordinates39.4659100, -81.6331800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster Street (-81.633191, 39.465746)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.64
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.82 $41.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.84 $47.68
Premium $4.79 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $4.30 $24.19 $48.38

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 Watertown and Parma. The current time is 23:43:09.

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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.