How far is Parma, OH from Cardington, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Cardington, OH is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Cardington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Cardington.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1464 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Cardington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Cardington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Cardington?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Parma and 49.5 miles from Cardington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Cardington.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Cardington. Straight-line distance: 87.37 mi (140.61 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 Cardington
Ohio
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.5006200, -82.8935100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cardington (-82.89351, 40.50062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
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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