How far is Parma Heights, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Parma Heights, OH to Akron, OH is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma Heights and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma Heights and Akron.
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Start on Olde York Road
1538 ft · 1 min · Olde York Road
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Continue on Olde York Road
82 m · 19 sec · Olde York Road
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Turn left onto York Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · York Road
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Turn left onto West Pleasant Valley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Royalton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Royalton Road
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Turn right onto Broadview Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Broadview Road
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Continue on Wheatley Road
2593 ft · 44 sec · Wheatley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Akron
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 77 South: Akron
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma Heights and Akron.
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.
I 77 South
Keep slight left
8.43 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Parma Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma Heights to Akron?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Parma Heights and 20.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Parma Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma Heights and Akron. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).
#1 Parma Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 19,644 |
| Coordinates | 41.3900500, -81.7595800 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
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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