How far is Parma, OH from Harpersfield, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Harpersfield, OH is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
55.08 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.01 mi
75.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.65 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harpersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Harpersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Waite Hill
OH

Human settlement in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To Harpersfield
27.6 mi
00h 34m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto SR 176 North: Cleveland

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.1 km · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90

    28.9 mi · 32 min · I 90

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 534: Geneva

    1863 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 534

    526 ft · 10 sec · State Route 534

  12. 12

    Turn right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Harpersfield Road

    2663 ft · 1 min · Harpersfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North River Road West

    16 m · 1 sec · North River Road West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North River Road West

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
28.9 mi · 52%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 16%
SR 176 North
4.52 mi · 8%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 7%
Innerbelt
3.76 mi · 7%
Brookpark Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

28.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waite Hill
00h 34m from Parma
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Harpersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Waite Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Parma and 27.6 miles from Harpersfield.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waite Hill

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

29 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

66 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

113 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Harpersfield. Straight-line distance: 47.01 mi (75.65 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harpersfield

Township of Ohio

Population2,595
Coordinates41.7595000, -80.9467600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Harpersfield (-80.94676, 41.7595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.79 $9.29 $18.59
Diesel $4.30 $8.35 $16.70

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 Harpersfield. The current time is 02:29:56.

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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.