How far is Parma, OH from Alexander, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Alexander, OH is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Alexander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Alexander.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Rockside Road
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Turn right onto Canal Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Canal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Alexander.
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.
Rockside Road
Continue on Rockside Road
3.49 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving Parma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Alexander?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Seven Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Parma and 4.2 miles from Alexander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Hills.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander
Township in Athens County, Ohio
| Population | 2,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.3564400, -81.5959600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexander (-81.59596, 41.35644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
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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