How far is Cross Creek, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Cross Creek, OH to Parma, OH is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
142.05 mi
02h 18m
Flight
121.57 mi
195.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.05 mi
Kilometers
228.61 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Creek
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Creek
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Cross Creek
68.3 mi
01h 09m
To Parma
73.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Alma Street

    45 m · 10 sec · Alma Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crockett Drive

    1000 ft · 39 sec · Crockett Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walcutt Road

    2220 ft · 43 sec · Walcutt Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scioto Darby Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Scioto Darby Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Darby Road

    1419 ft · 43 sec · Scioto Darby Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Leap Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Leap Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 270 North: Dublin

    2788 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

    2686 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Creek 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
105 mi · 74%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Cemetery Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Leap Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 09m from Cross Creek
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cross Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cross Creek to Parma?

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Cross Creek and 73.8 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cross Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Creek and Parma. Straight-line distance: 121.57 mi (195.64 km).

Cross Creek

#1 Cross Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population7,712
Coordinates40.0136800, -83.1442500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Alma Street (-83.144217, 40.013683)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.12
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.56 $37.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.25 $42.50
Premium $4.79 $24.00 $48.00
Diesel $4.30 $21.56 $43.13

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 Cross Creek and Parma. The current time is 20:29:24.

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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.