How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Parma Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Parma Heights, OH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34.3 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.3 mi
Kilometers
55.2 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma Heights
Sat, May 16, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-16T19:06
Arrive Parma Heights
Sat, May 16, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To Parma Heights
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Parma Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Parma Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Pearl Road

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pearl Road

    4 mi · 11 min · Pearl Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olde York Road

    754 ft · 33 sec · Olde York Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde York Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Parma Heights.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 53%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 24%
Pearl Road
3.98 mi · 12%
I 71
1.91 mi · 6%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
I 80
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 24m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Parma Heights?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 17.1 miles from Parma Heights.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Parma Heights. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.6 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Parma Heights

#2 Parma Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population19,644
Coordinates41.3900500, -81.7595800
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Parma Heights (-81.75958, 41.39005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.97
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.48 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.13 $10.27
Premium $4.79 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.30 $5.21 $10.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Parma Heights. The current time is 19:06:02.

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.