How far is McDonald, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Parma, OH is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.46 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.75 mi
171.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.46 mi
Kilometers
216.4 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in McDonald
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McDonald
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McDonald
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
Parral
OH

Village in the United States

From McDonald
67.2 mi
01h 16m
To Parma
67.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road

  2. 2

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

    621 ft · 18 sec · Chandlersville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Claysville Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Claysville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Clay Pike Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Clay Pike Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Friendship Drive

    2039 ft · 43 sec · South Friendship Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 45%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 32%
South Friendship Drive
10.5 mi · 8%
Claysville Road
7.09 mi · 5%
West Road
3.41 mi · 3%
McDonald Road
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

57.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parral
01h 16m from McDonald
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McDonald 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 McDonald to Parma?

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Parral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from McDonald and 67.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parral

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

103 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

106 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Parma. Straight-line distance: 106.75 mi (171.8 km).

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#1 McDonald

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population3,019
Coordinates39.8625700, -81.8470800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: McDonald Road (-81.846929, 39.862531)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.11 $40.21
Premium $4.79 $22.70 $45.41
Diesel $4.30 $20.40 $40.80

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 McDonald and Parma. The current time is 21:25:44.

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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.