How far is Cardington, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Cardington, OH to Parma, OH is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.06 mi
01h 48m
Flight
87.37 mi
140.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.37 mi
Kilometers
140.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.06 mi
Kilometers
172.3 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Cardington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cardington
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cardington
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
Polk
OH

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

From Cardington
49.5 mi
00h 54m
To Parma
57.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Cardington and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    74 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Marion Street

    46 m · 10 sec · North Marion Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1701 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gilead Street

    2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Russell Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward Cleveland

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cardington 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
72.6 mi · 68%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 14%
Russell Road
4.96 mi · 5%
United States Highway 42
2.84 mi · 3%
State Route 95
1.92 mi · 2%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland

Merge slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
00h 54m from Cardington
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cardington 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 Cardington to Parma?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Cardington and 57.5 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cardington and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cardington and Parma. Straight-line distance: 87.37 mi (140.61 km).

Cardington

#1 Cardington

Ohio

Population2,076
Coordinates40.5006200, -82.8935100
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.893423, 40.50062)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.79 $18.11 $36.21
Diesel $4.30 $16.27 $32.54

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 Cardington and Parma. The current time is 02:26:48.

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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.