How far is Girard, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Girard, OH to Parma, OH is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
67.36 mi
01h 09m
Flight
55.8 mi
89.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.8 mi
Kilometers
89.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.36 mi
Kilometers
108.41 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Girard
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Girard
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Girard
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
Shalersville
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Girard
34.1 mi
00h 34m
To Parma
33.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Girard and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Liberty Street Southeast

    44 m · 7 sec · West Liberty Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1861 ft · 38 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Girard 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 46%
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.9 mi · 18%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 17%
South State Street
7.75 mi · 12%
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.41 mi · 4%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31.1 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shalersville
00h 34m from Girard
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Girard 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 Girard to Parma?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Girard and 33.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shalersville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Parma. Straight-line distance: 55.8 mi (89.8 km).

Girard

#1 Girard

Town in Ohio

Population9,159
Coordinates41.1539500, -80.7014700
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Liberty Street Southeast (-80.701471, 41.154031)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.64
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.82 $17.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.10 $20.19
Premium $4.79 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $4.30 $10.24 $20.49

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 Girard and Parma. The current time is 20:48:06.

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.