How far is Parma, OH from Clarksfield, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Clarksfield, OH is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Clarksfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Clarksfield.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 20/State Route 301
7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
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Continue on Route 20
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20
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Continue on East Main Street
2131 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street
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Continue on Zenobia Road
108 m · 11 sec · Zenobia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zenobia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Clarksfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Clarksfield?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Parma and 22.4 miles from Clarksfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 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 Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Clarksfield. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.07 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 Clarksfield
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 1,586 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950500, -82.4115600 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksfield (-82.41156, 41.19505)
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
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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