How far is Jefferson, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
65.98 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.4 mi
87.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.98 mi
Kilometers
106.19 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Kirtland Hills
OH

Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States

From Jefferson
33 mi
00h 36m
To Parma
33 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chestnut Street

    2833 ft · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Beech Street

    2807 ft · 1 min · West Beech Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 307

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 307

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 45

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 45
35.5 mi · 54%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 13%
State Route 307
4.4 mi · 7%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 6%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 5%
Jennings Freeway
3.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 45

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 36m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland Hills
00h 36m from Jefferson
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Parma?

The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Kirtland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Jefferson and 33 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Kirtland Hills

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

116 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Parma. Straight-line distance: 54.4 mi (87.55 km).

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#1 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7386700, -80.7698100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chestnut Street (-80.769461, 41.738669)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.88 $19.77
Premium $4.79 $11.16 $22.32
Diesel $4.30 $10.03 $20.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Parma. The current time is 06:23:27.

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.