How far is Parma, OH from Charlestown, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Charlestown, OH is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
43.17 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.21 mi
55.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.17 mi
Kilometers
69.47 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, May 30, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-30T11:42
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Twinsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
21.6 mi
00h 30m
To Charlestown
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    805 ft · 28 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ravenna

    10.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rock Spring Road

    1 km · 2 min · Rock Spring Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Newton Falls Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Newton Falls Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 32%
Outerbelt South Freeway
12 mi · 28%
Ravenna
10.8 mi · 25%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Rock Spring Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twinsburg
00h 30m from Parma
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Twinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Parma and 21.6 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Twinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.05 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Charlestown

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population1,841
Coordinates41.1631100, -81.1478800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Charlestown (-81.14788, 41.16311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.26
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.63 $11.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.45 $12.90
Premium $4.79 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $4.30 $6.54 $13.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Charlestown. The current time is 11:42:47.

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.