How far is Center, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Center, OH to Parma, OH is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.45 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.19 mi
149.98 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.19 mi
Kilometers
149.98 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.92 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-19T15:16
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Navarre
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Center
53.7 mi
00h 58m
To Parma
53.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooks Run Road

    44 m · 12 sec · Cooks Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cadiz Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cadiz Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 57%
Cadiz Road
41.9 mi · 39%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 2%
US 250
0.29 mi
Cooks Run Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

57.6 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navarre
00h 58m from Center
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Center and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Navarre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Center and 53.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Center and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Navarre

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

42 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Parma. Straight-line distance: 93.19 mi (149.98 km).

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#1 Center

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

Population1,188
Coordinates40.0639600, -81.5290100
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooks Run Road (-81.528835, 40.063904)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.08
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.04 $28.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.79 $18.15 $36.31
Diesel $4.30 $16.31 $32.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Parma. The current time is 15:16:25.

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.