How far is Ashland, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Ashland, OH to Parma, OH is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
61.62 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.29 mi
77.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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 Ashland
28.1 mi
00h 32m
To Parma
33.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
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 Ashland and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    2538 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
40.4 mi · 66%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 24%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
SR 94
0.29 mi
West 54th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloria Glens Park
00h 32m from Ashland
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Parma?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 28.1 miles from Ashland and 33.5 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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.

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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 Ashland and Parma. Straight-line distance: 48.29 mi (77.71 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Ohio

Population19,973
Coordinates40.8686700, -82.3182200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.318218, 40.868726)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.21 $18.41
Premium $4.79 $10.39 $20.79
Diesel $4.30 $9.34 $18.68

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 Ashland and Parma. The current time is 20:22:44.

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.