How far is Howard, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Howard, OH to Parma, OH is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
108.27 mi
01h 56m
Flight
75.78 mi
121.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.27 mi
Kilometers
174.24 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Howard
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard
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
Deer Creek
OH

Township in Madison County, Ohio

From Howard
45.9 mi
00h 58m
To Parma
62.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
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 Howard and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    143 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    810 ft · 24 sec · West Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Bowman Street

    668 ft · 22 sec · West Bowman Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Quinby Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 24 sec · Friendsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dix Expressway

    156 m · 7 sec · Dix Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard and Parma.

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
36 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wooster Road
27.2 mi · 25%
I 71 North
19.8 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 14%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 11%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 6%
Millersburg Road
2.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wooster Road

Turn straight onto Wooster Road

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
00h 58m from Howard
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Howard 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 Howard to Parma?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Howard and 62.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

75 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Parma. Straight-line distance: 75.78 mi (121.95 km).

Howard

#1 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.326818, 40.407561)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.79 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $4.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Howard and Parma. The current time is 01:09:56.

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.