How far is West Union, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from West Union, OH to Parma, OH is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.02 mi
04h 05m
Flight
204.44 mi
329.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.44 mi
Kilometers
329.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.02 mi
Kilometers
391.11 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in West Union
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Union
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Union
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From West Union
119.2 mi
02h 02m
To Parma
123.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 West Union and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2586 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Northeast Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Union and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
117 mi · 48%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
47.9 mi · 20%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 14%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Northeast Main Street
12.1 mi · 5%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 02m from West Union
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Union 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 West Union to Parma?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from West Union and 123.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Parma. Straight-line distance: 204.44 mi (329.02 km).

West Union

#1 West Union

City in Iowa, United States

Population3,147
Coordinates38.7945200, -83.5451900
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.54516, 38.794764)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.79 $41.10 $82.20
Diesel $4.30 $36.93 $73.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Union and Parma. The current time is 19:38:29.

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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.