How far is Parma, OH from Apple Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Apple Creek, OH is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
54.06 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.53 mi
73.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Apple Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
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
Paxton
OH

Former village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
27 mi
00h 36m
To Apple Creek
27 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Apple Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Apple Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    9.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · North Apple Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1781 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Richenbaugh Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 35%
SR 585
13.2 mi · 25%
State Route 21
9.18 mi · 17%
North Apple Creek Road
8.19 mi · 15%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 4%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

19.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
00h 36m from Parma
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apple Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Apple Creek?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Parma and 27 miles from Apple Creek.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apple Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

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Elyria

46 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

46 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Alliance

53 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

94 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Apple Creek. Straight-line distance: 45.53 mi (73.27 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apple Creek

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates40.7517200, -81.8393000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Apple Creek (-81.8393, 40.75172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Apple Creek. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.