How far is Crystal Lakes, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Crystal Lakes, OH to Parma, OH is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.52 mi
03h 06m
Flight
159.83 mi
257.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.83 mi
Kilometers
257.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.52 mi
Kilometers
314.66 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Crystal Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lakes
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lakes
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Crystal Lakes
95.1 mi
01h 33m
To Parma
100.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lakes and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Road

    48 m · 14 sec · Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lake Shore Drive

    744 ft · 35 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennedy Road

    1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Road

    584 ft · 15 sec · North Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schiller Road

    2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Medway-New Carlisle Road

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spangler Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lakes 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
115 mi · 59%
I 70 East
51.9 mi · 27%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Spangler Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 33m from Crystal Lakes
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crystal Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lakes to Parma?

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Crystal Lakes and 100.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.56 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lakes and Parma. Straight-line distance: 159.83 mi (257.22 km).

Crystal Lakes

#1 Crystal Lakes

City in Ray County, Missouri, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates39.8892300, -84.0266000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Road (-84.026598, 39.889328)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.12 L · about $25.56
Round trip
$51.13
13.8 gal · 52.24 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.56 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.27 $58.54
Premium $4.79 $33.05 $66.10
Diesel $4.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 Crystal Lakes and Parma. The current time is 06:47:16.

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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.