How far is Clinton, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Clinton, OH to Parma, OH is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
38.17 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.38 mi
53.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.38 mi
Kilometers
53.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.17 mi
Kilometers
61.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Clinton
19.1 mi
00h 22m
To Parma
19.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Clinton and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    73 m · 16 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    878 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road

    98 m · 10 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard

    32 mi · 39 min · Great Lakes Boulevard

  6. 6

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard
32 mi · 84%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 7%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Clinton Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.17 mi
South Cleveland Massillon Road
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard

32 mi · 00h 39m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 22m from Clinton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Parma?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Clinton and 19.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Parma. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 km).

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#1 Clinton

Town in Summit County, Ohio

Population1,214
Coordinates40.9267200, -81.6304000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-81.630409, 40.926723)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.73 $11.45
Premium $4.79 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.30 $5.81 $11.62

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Parma. The current time is 19:31:18.

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.