How far is Hudson, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Hudson, OH to Parma, OH is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.82 mi
Kilometers
39.95 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Hudson
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Parma
12 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Hudson and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Streetsboro Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Streetsboro Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Streetsboro Road

    718 ft · 18 sec · East Streetsboro Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 North

    2760 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 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

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1939 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Willow Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
8 mi · 32%
Ohio Turnpike
6.73 mi · 27%
West Streetsboro Street
2.64 mi · 11%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 10%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 7%
I 77
1.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

8 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 17m from Hudson
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Parma?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Hudson and 12 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hudson and Parma. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.85 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Streetsboro Street (-81.440671, 41.239967)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.52
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.26 $6.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.73 $7.47
Premium $4.79 $4.22 $8.43
Diesel $4.30 $3.79 $7.58

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 Hudson and Parma. The current time is 23:38:18.

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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.