How far is Parma, OH from Malvern, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Malvern, OH is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
71.07 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.78 mi
91.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.78 mi
Kilometers
91.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.07 mi
Kilometers
114.37 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Thu, Apr 30, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 30, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-30T03:38
Arrive Malvern
Thu, Apr 30, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From Parma
35.5 mi
00h 47m
To Malvern
35.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

    1990 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool

    2591 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on West Canal Street

    2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
50.4 mi · 71%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.14 mi · 9%
Zwallen Way Southeast
3.54 mi · 5%
Alliance Road Northwest
2.81 mi · 4%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 3%
US 30 East
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Take the exit slight right

20.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 47m from Parma
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Parma and 35.5 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 56.78 mi (91.38 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 Malvern

Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States

Population1,119
Coordinates40.6917300, -81.1812100
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Malvern (-81.18121, 40.69173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.79 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $4.30 $10.80 $21.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Malvern. The current time is 03:38:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.