How far is Parma, OH from Chardon, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Chardon, OH is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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County in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Chardon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Chardon.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto SR 176 North: Cleveland
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
11.8 mi · 14 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Chardon, Painesville
1525 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 44
946 ft · 37 sec · State Route 44
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
79 m · 16 sec · Auburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crile Road
67 m · 5 sec · Crile Road
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Turn straight onto Auburn Road
1053 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto Concord Hambden Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road
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Continue on North State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Avenue
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Turn left
99 m · 24 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 Chardon.
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 90
Continue on I 90
11.8 mi · 00h 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 Chardon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Chardon?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Parma and 22.4 miles from Chardon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Chardon.
Stop Ideas Near Noble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noble.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Chardon. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.16 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 Chardon
County seat of Geauga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.6142200, -81.1489900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chardon (-81.14899, 41.61422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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