How far is Louisville, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Parma, OH is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
61.29 mi
01h 15m
Flight
46.03 mi
74.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.03 mi
Kilometers
74.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.63 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T04:42
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

From Louisville
30.3 mi
00h 37m
To Parma
31 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 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 Louisville and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Chapel Street

    37 m · 10 sec · South Chapel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Malone Parkway Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malone Parkway Northeast

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 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 Louisville 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
47.8 mi · 78%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
4.15 mi · 7%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 4%
Malone Parkway Northeast
1.72 mi · 3%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 3%
California Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
00h 37m from Louisville
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Parma?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Louisville and 31 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

58 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Parma. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).

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#1 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,126
Coordinates40.8372800, -81.2595500
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chapel Street (-81.259649, 40.837281)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.01
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.00 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.16 $18.33
Premium $4.79 $10.35 $20.69
Diesel $4.30 $9.30 $18.59

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 Louisville and Parma. The current time is 04:42:05.

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.