How far is Canal Fulton, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Parma, OH is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, May 16, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Sat, May 16, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canal Fulton
2026-05-16T21:23
Arrive Parma
Sat, May 16, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canal Fulton
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
Fairlawn
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Canal Fulton
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Parma
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canal Fulton and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherton Street Northwest

    1457 ft · 42 sec · Cherton Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    36.9 mi · 44 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canal Fulton 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
36.9 mi · 86%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 6%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Cherry Street East
0.78 mi · 2%
Cherton Street Northwest
0.28 mi · 1%
West 54th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

36.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 24m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canal Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canal Fulton to Parma?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Canal Fulton and 21.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canal Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Parma. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.41 $12.81
Premium $4.79 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $4.30 $6.50 $13.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canal Fulton and Parma. The current time is 21:23:44.

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.