How far is Choctaw Lake, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Choctaw Lake, OH to Parma, OH is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.09 mi
02h 39m
Flight
135.96 mi
218.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.96 mi
Kilometers
218.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.09 mi
Kilometers
267.29 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Choctaw Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Choctaw Lake
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Parma
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Choctaw Lake
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Choctaw Lake
80.4 mi
01h 19m
To Parma
85.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw Lake and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Choctaw Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Choctaw Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Columbus Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Columbus Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Urbana-London Road

    2559 ft · 54 sec · West Urbana-London Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  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 Choctaw Lake 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 69%
West Urbana-London Road
23.9 mi · 14%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
East Choctaw Drive
0.91 mi · 1%
Old Columbus Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 19m from Choctaw Lake
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Choctaw Lake 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 Choctaw Lake to Parma?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Choctaw Lake and 85.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Choctaw Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Choctaw Lake and Parma. Straight-line distance: 135.96 mi (218.81 km).

Choctaw Lake

#1 Choctaw Lake

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

Population1,546
Coordinates39.9600600, -83.4849200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.482388, 39.959453)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.42
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.71 $43.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.86 $49.72
Premium $4.79 $28.07 $56.14
Diesel $4.30 $25.22 $50.44

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 Choctaw Lake and Parma. The current time is 20:00:43.

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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.