How far is Westerville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Westerville, OH to Parma, OH is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
129.26 mi
02h 01m
Flight
108.57 mi
174.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.57 mi
Kilometers
174.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.26 mi
Kilometers
208.03 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Westerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerville
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerville
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Westerville
60.6 mi
01h 00m
To Parma
68.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Westerville and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East College Avenue

    716 ft · 26 sec · East College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Line Road West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Worthington Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Worthington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orion Place

    51 m · 4 sec · Orion Place

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Orion Place

    2970 ft · 1 min · Orion Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ikea Way

    703 ft · 25 sec · Ikea Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerville 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 79%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 12%
County Line Road West
1.89 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Orion Place
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

98.1 mi · 01h 45m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 00m from Westerville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westerville 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 Westerville to Parma?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Westerville and 68.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 108.57 mi (174.73 km).

Westerville

#1 Westerville

City in Ohio

Population32,567
Coordinates40.1261700, -82.9290700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East College Avenue (-82.929087, 40.126246)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.79 $21.84 $43.68
Diesel $4.30 $19.63 $39.25

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 Westerville and Parma. The current time is 23:42:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.