How far is Massillon, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Parma, OH is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
49.65 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.3 mi
69.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.91 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
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
Copley
OH

Township of Ohio

From Massillon
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To Parma
25 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Massillon and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    101 m · 10 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    43.9 mi · 52 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
43.9 mi · 88%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 5%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 3%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue Northwest
0.06 mi
Lincoln Way East
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

43.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copley
00h 27m from Massillon
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Massillon 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 Massillon to Parma?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Copley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Massillon and 25 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Massillon and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Copley

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

50 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

97 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and Parma. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.69 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.97
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.48 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.42 $14.85
Premium $4.79 $8.38 $16.77
Diesel $4.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Massillon and Parma. The current time is 22:04:32.

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.