How far is Parma, OH from Cortland, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Cortland, OH is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Cortland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Cortland.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland
971 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
4 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecca Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Mecca Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Cortland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Cortland?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Parma and 33.1 miles from Cortland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.
Stop Ideas Near Shalersville
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 Shalersville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.66 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 Cortland
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,741 |
| Coordinates | 41.3303300, -80.7253600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
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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