How far is Canton, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Canton, OH to Parma, OH is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55 mi
01h 00m
Flight
45.54 mi
73.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.54 mi
Kilometers
73.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55 mi
Kilometers
88.51 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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 Canton
27.5 mi
00h 30m
To Parma
27.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest

    56 m · 6 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    152 m · 16 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest

    83 m · 15 sec · High Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
49.7 mi · 90%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 5%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Tuscarawas Street West
0.79 mi · 1%
2nd Street Southwest
0.09 mi
High Avenue Southwest
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 30m from Canton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canton to Parma?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 27.5 miles from Canton and 27.5 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 9.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny 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 Canton and Parma. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population12,470
Coordinates40.7989500, -81.3784500
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinley Avenue Southwest (-81.378405, 40.798941)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.79 $9.29 $18.59
Diesel $4.30 $8.35 $16.70

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 Canton and Parma. The current time is 02:37:51.

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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.