How far is Parma, OH from Catawba Island, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Catawba Island, OH is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.78 mi
01h 34m
Flight
58.98 mi
94.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.96 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Mon, May 25, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-25T07:51
Arrive Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Vermilion
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Parma
37.8 mi
00h 47m
To Catawba Island
38 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Catawba Island.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    2571 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    44.2 mi · 48 min · State Route 2

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    25 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    101 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Catawba Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Sloan Street

    1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sloan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 2
44.2 mi · 58%
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 18%
Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 9%
Southeast Catawba Road
5.66 mi · 7%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Lorain Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 2

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

44.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vermilion
00h 47m from Parma
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Parma and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Catawba Island?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Vermilion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Parma and 38 miles from Catawba Island.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parma and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.

Stop Ideas Near Vermilion

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

30 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

56 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

101 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Catawba Island

#2 Catawba Island

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population3,504
Coordinates41.5853300, -82.8368500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.33 $22.65
Premium $4.79 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $4.30 $11.49 $22.98

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Catawba Island. The current time is 07:51:38.

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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.