How far is Carlisle, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Parma, OH is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
145.1 mi
02h 22m
Flight
116.17 mi
186.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.17 mi
Kilometers
186.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.1 mi
Kilometers
233.51 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Carlisle
69.7 mi
01h 11m
To Parma
75.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
62.4 mi · 43%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 42%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 6%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

62.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 11m from Carlisle
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Parma?

The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Carlisle and 75.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Parma. Straight-line distance: 116.17 mi (186.96 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Road Fork Road (-81.36359, 39.745613)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.38 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.24 gal · 38.76 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.79 $24.52 $49.05
Diesel $4.30 $22.04 $44.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Parma. The current time is 08:21:50.

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.