How far is Carroll, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Carroll, OH to Parma, OH is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
159.18 mi
02h 32m
Flight
122.24 mi
196.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.24 mi
Kilometers
196.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.18 mi
Kilometers
256.17 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Carroll
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carroll
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carroll
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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Carroll
75.9 mi
01h 16m
To Parma
83.3 mi
01h 16m

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
3 to 8 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 Carroll and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Street

    79 m · 14 sec · East Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    778 ft · 36 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carroll 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 73%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 6%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
5.81 mi · 4%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
High Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 16m from Carroll
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carroll 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 Carroll to Parma?

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Carroll and 83.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carroll and Parma. Straight-line distance: 122.24 mi (196.72 km).

Carroll

#1 Carroll

Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Population2,073
Coordinates39.7989500, -82.7010000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Canal Street (-82.70099, 39.798996)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.64
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.82 $41.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.84 $47.68
Premium $4.79 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $4.30 $24.19 $48.38

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 Carroll and Parma. The current time is 01:57:48.

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.