How far is Parma, OH from Nelson, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Nelson, OH is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Nelson.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto State Road
805 ft · 28 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren
3099 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon
2021 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Ravenna Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ravenna Road
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Continue on Painesville Ravenna Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Painesville Ravenna Road
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Turn left onto Twinsburg Warren Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road
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Continue on Wakefield Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wakefield Road
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout toward Nelson Town Square
18 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Nelson.
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.
Route 422
Merge slight left onto Route 422
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Nelson?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Parma and 21.6 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 35.43 mi (57.02 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 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-81.05148, 41.31006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
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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