How far is Claridon, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Claridon, OH to Parma, OH is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
39.06 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.11 mi
51.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.11 mi
Kilometers
51.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.06 mi
Kilometers
62.86 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, May 1, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Claridon
Fri, May 1, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claridon
2026-05-01T11:52
Arrive Parma
Fri, May 1, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claridon
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
Mayfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Claridon
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Parma
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 km · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North State Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    17.7 mi · 30 min · Mayfield Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1962 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus

    1865 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo

    1348 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claridon and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayfield Road
17.7 mi · 45%
I 480 West
7.73 mi · 20%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.52 mi · 17%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.5 mi · 9%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
North State Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mayfield Road

Turn right onto Mayfield Road

17.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayfield Heights
00h 28m from Claridon
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Claridon and Slight 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 Claridon to Parma?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Mayfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Claridon and 19.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mayfield Heights

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 Mayfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

20 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

73 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

105 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claridon and Parma. Straight-line distance: 32.11 mi (51.67 km).

Claridon

#1 Claridon

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population2,852
Coordinates41.5386600, -81.1289900
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.130045, 41.540765)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $4.79 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Claridon and Parma. The current time is 11:52:24.

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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.