How far is Clarksfield, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Clarksfield, OH to Parma, OH is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
44.63 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.57 mi
62.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.83 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksfield
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksfield
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
Elyria
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Clarksfield
22.2 mi
00h 25m
To Parma
22.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zenobia Road

    108 m · 11 sec · Zenobia Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2131 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 20

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Oberlin-Norwalk Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 20

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    19.2 mi · 23 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  14. 14

    Turn right 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 Clarksfield 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 10
19.2 mi · 43%
Route 20
9.83 mi · 22%
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.73 mi · 8%
Kipton East Road
2.87 mi · 6%
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
1.99 mi · 4%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 10

Continue on State Route 10

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elyria
00h 25m from Clarksfield
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Clarksfield and 22.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Elyria

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

1 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

37 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

52 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

98 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksfield and Parma. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.07 km).

Clarksfield

#1 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Zenobia Road (-82.411531, 41.195388)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.63
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.82 $11.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.66 $13.32
Premium $4.79 $7.52 $15.04
Diesel $4.30 $6.76 $13.51

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 Clarksfield and Parma. The current time is 23:04:02.

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.