How far is Carey, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Carey, OH to Parma, OH is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carey and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carey and Parma.
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Start on East Findlay Street
21 m · 5 sec · East Findlay Street
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Turn right onto North Vance Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Vance Street
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Turn right onto South County Road 591
4.1 mi · 7 min · South County Road 591
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Continue on Tiffin Street
1 km · 1 min · Tiffin Street
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Continue on South County Road 591
3.9 mi · 7 min · South County Road 591
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Turn straight onto West County Road 51
2.7 mi · 4 min · West County Road 51
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.3 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carey and Parma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Carey 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 Carey to Parma?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Carey and 52.5 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Carey and Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carey and Parma. Straight-line distance: 91.78 mi (147.71 km).
#1 Carey
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.9525600, -83.3824200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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