How far is Parma, OH from Polk, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Polk, OH is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Polk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Polk.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 539: Congress, West Salem
1264 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Congress Road
1471 ft · 33 sec · Congress Road
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Turn left onto Ruff Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ruff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elyria Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Elyria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
781 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Equity Street
1927 ft · 1 min · Equity Street
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Turn right onto Flemming Road
72 m · 11 sec · Flemming Road
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Turn left onto West Buckeye Street
76 m · 4 sec · West Buckeye Street
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Continue on Rainbow Highway
1109 ft · 20 sec · Rainbow Highway
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Turn right onto Wiley Road
2868 ft · 1 min · Wiley Road
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Continue on County Road 620
4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 620
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Congress Street
61 m · 9 sec · West Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Polk.
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.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 00h 24m
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 Polk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Polk?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Gloria Glens Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Parma and 26.1 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Polk.
Stop Ideas Near Gloria Glens Park
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 Gloria Glens Park.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Polk. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 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 Polk
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445000, -82.2154400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk (-82.21544, 40.9445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
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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