How far is Parma, OH from Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.22 mi
02h 51m
Flight
116.17 mi
186.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.17 mi
Kilometers
186.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.06 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
69.7 mi
01h 25m
To Carlisle
69.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Carlisle.

  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

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road Fork Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
94.2 mi · 68%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 14%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 6%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 25m from Parma
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Carlisle?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Parma and 69.6 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 116.17 mi (186.96 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Carlisle

#2 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Carlisle (-81.36373, 39.74563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $18.19
Round trip
$36.38
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.19 $36.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.83 $41.66
Premium $4.79 $23.52 $47.04
Diesel $4.30 $21.13 $42.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Carlisle. The current time is 09:38:43.

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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.