How far is Parma, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Cuyahoga Falls.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
1764 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Cuyahoga Falls.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Parma and 15 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Peninsula
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 Peninsula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 22.44 mi (36.11 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 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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