How far is Parma, OH from Ravenna, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Ravenna, OH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
37.32 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.25 mi
48.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.32 mi
Kilometers
60.06 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-12T19:57
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Glenwillow
OH

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

From Parma
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Ravenna
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    805 ft · 28 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ravenna

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Highland Avenue

    920 ft · 29 sec · West Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    928 ft · 28 sec · North Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    94 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
20.9 mi · 56%
Outerbelt South Freeway
12 mi · 32%
Cleveland Road
1.89 mi · 5%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 2%
I 480 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenwillow
00h 26m from Parma
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Glenwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Parma and 18.7 miles from Ravenna.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Glenwillow

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

25 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

52 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

105 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.68 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Ravenna

#2 Ravenna

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population9,246
Coordinates41.1575600, -81.2420500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Ravenna (-81.24205, 41.15756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.60 $11.20
Premium $4.79 $6.32 $12.65
Diesel $4.30 $5.68 $11.36

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Ravenna. The current time is 19:57:29.

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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.