How far is Buckeye Lake, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Buckeye Lake, OH to Parma, OH is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
136.01 mi
02h 33m
Flight
108.96 mi
175.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.96 mi
Kilometers
175.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.01 mi
Kilometers
218.88 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Buckeye Lake
Sun, May 31, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckeye Lake
2026-05-31T05:17
Arrive Parma
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckeye Lake
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Buckeye Lake
65 mi
01h 16m
To Parma
71 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Anchors Way

    613 ft · 29 sec · Anchors Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    135 m · 25 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    2193 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Myers Avenue

    1631 ft · 1 min · Myers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hebron Road

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Hebron Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N

    3259 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

    1185 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 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 Buckeye Lake 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 41%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.5 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Hebron Road
9.92 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 16m from Buckeye Lake
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buckeye Lake and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckeye Lake to Parma?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Buckeye Lake and 71 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckeye Lake and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye Lake and Parma. Straight-line distance: 108.96 mi (175.36 km).

Buckeye Lake

#1 Buckeye Lake

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,893
Coordinates39.9336800, -82.4723800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-82.472552, 39.933797)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.79 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $4.30 $20.66 $41.32

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckeye Lake and Parma. The current time is 05:17:06.

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.