How far is Parma Heights, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Parma Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.68 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.68 mi
Kilometers
57.42 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Parma Heights
Sat, May 16, 7:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma Heights
2026-05-16T18:09
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Parma Heights
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To Cuyahoga Falls
19.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parma Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde York Road

    1538 ft · 1 min · Olde York Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Olde York Road

    82 m · 19 sec · Olde York Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto York Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Pleasant Valley Road

    5.6 mi · 12 min · West Pleasant Valley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 23%
Ohio Turnpike
6.72 mi · 19%
West Pleasant Valley Road
5.63 mi · 16%
Willow Freeway
5.35 mi · 15%
York Road
1.51 mi · 4%
I 80
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

8.09 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 20m from Parma Heights
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma Heights to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Parma Heights and 19.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.6 km).

Parma Heights

#1 Parma Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population19,644
Coordinates41.3900500, -81.7595800
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Olde York Road (-81.759728, 41.390051)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.34 $10.69
Premium $4.79 $6.04 $12.07
Diesel $4.30 $5.42 $10.85

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 18:09:39.

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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.