How far is Parma, OH from Swan Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Swan Creek, OH is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.84 mi
04h 50m
Flight
195.86 mi
315.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.86 mi
Kilometers
315.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.84 mi
Kilometers
389.21 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swan Creek
Sat, May 30, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, May 30, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-30T08:37
Arrive Swan Creek
Sat, May 30, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rochester
OH

Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
121 mi
02h 25m
To Swan Creek
120.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Swan Creek.

  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 right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 7 South

    15.4 mi · 22 min · State Route 7 South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7 South

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
130 mi · 54%
SR 7
49.9 mi · 21%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 8%
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi · 6%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 4%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
02h 25m from Parma
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Swan Creek?

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Parma and 120.9 miles from Swan Creek.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Swan Creek. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.2 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Swan Creek

#2 Swan Creek

Township in Fulton County, Ohio

Population8,398
Coordinates38.5939700, -82.2020900
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Swan Creek (-82.20209, 38.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.21
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.60 $63.21
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.18 $72.37
Premium $4.79 $40.86 $81.72
Diesel $4.30 $36.71 $73.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Swan Creek. The current time is 08:37:40.

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.