How far is Parma, OH from Creston, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Creston, OH is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.04 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.2 mi
48.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.04 mi
Kilometers
58 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Creston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Granger
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Parma
18 mi
00h 25m
To Creston
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    2561 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Medina, Seville

    931 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Wooster Pike

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Wooster Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    995 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1804 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wooster Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wooster Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    936 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Burbank Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Burbank Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burbank Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 41%
I 271 South
14.2 mi · 39%
Wooster Pike
2.24 mi · 6%
I 76
2.08 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ridge Road

Turn left onto Ridge Road

14.8 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 25m from Parma
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Creston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Parma and 18 miles from Creston.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Creston.

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

39 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Creston. Straight-line distance: 30.2 mi (48.6 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Creston

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,184
Coordinates40.9870000, -81.8937500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Creston (-81.89375, 40.987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.41
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.71 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.39 $10.77
Premium $4.79 $6.08 $12.17
Diesel $4.30 $5.47 $10.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Creston. The current time is 08:03:34.

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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.