How far is Kent, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Parma, OH is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Parma.
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Start on East Main Street
681 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Gougler Avenue
1602 ft · 55 sec · Gougler Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Mantua Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Mantua Street
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Continue on State Route 43
5 mi · 10 min · State Route 43
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Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road
1847 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto State Road
1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Parma.
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.
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Continue straight
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent 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 Kent to Parma?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Kent and 17 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Parma. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.35 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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