How far is Parma, OH from Plain, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Plain, OH is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Plain.
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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
19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Alliance
2656 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Malone Parkway Northwest
1.7 mi · 2 min · Malone Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Avenue Northeast
118 m · 11 sec · Harrisburg Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 30th Street Northeast
54 m · 5 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street Northeast
1.7 mi · 5 min · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Cliftmont Avenue Northeast
97 m · 14 sec · Cliftmont Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cliftmont Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Plain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Plain?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Parma and 28.3 miles from Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn
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 Fairlawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Plain. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.6 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 Plain
Township in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 40.8283900, -81.3156700 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plain (-81.31567, 40.82839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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