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

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Walnut Creek, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
73.44 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.65 mi
96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.44 mi
Kilometers
118.19 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Creek
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, May 30, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-30T12:01
Arrive Walnut Creek
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Warwick
OH

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

From Parma
36.7 mi
00h 50m
To Walnut Creek
36.7 mi
00h 50m

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
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Walnut 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

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Canal Street

    1330 ft · 28 sec · West Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Avenue Southwest

    1814 ft · 31 sec · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Massillon Street

    1036 ft · 22 sec · Massillon Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    57 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Winesburg Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Winesburg Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Walnut 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
28.7 mi · 39%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 26%
Navarre Road Southwest
6.86 mi · 9%
Winesburg Street
5.56 mi · 8%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 3%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 50m from Parma
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Walnut Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Parma and 36.7 miles from Walnut Creek.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Walnut Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

63 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

65 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (96 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Walnut Creek

Township in Holmes County, Ohio

Population3,924
Coordinates40.5414500, -81.7218000
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Walnut Creek (-81.7218, 40.54145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.19
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.60 $19.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.99 $21.97
Premium $4.79 $12.41 $24.81
Diesel $4.30 $11.15 $22.29

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 Walnut Creek. The current time is 12:01:05.

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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.