How far is Apple Creek, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Apple Creek, OH to Parma, OH is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
54.45 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.53 mi
73.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.45 mi
Kilometers
87.63 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Apple Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apple Creek
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apple Creek
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
Gloria Glens Park
OH

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

From Apple Creek
28.4 mi
00h 32m
To Parma
26.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apple Creek and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Richenbaugh Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2901 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Creek and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
19.8 mi · 36%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 27%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 19%
Dover Road
9.2 mi · 17%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloria Glens Park
00h 32m from Apple Creek
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apple Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apple Creek to Parma?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Gloria Glens Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Apple Creek and 26.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apple Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Gloria Glens Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gloria Glens Park, 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 Gloria Glens Park.

RAIL

Elyria

38 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

52 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

81 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apple Creek and Parma. Straight-line distance: 45.53 mi (73.27 km).

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#1 Apple Creek

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

Population1,185
Coordinates40.7517200, -81.8393000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Richenbaugh Avenue (-81.83935, 40.751753)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Apple Creek and Parma. The current time is 19:29:23.

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.