How far is Peru, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Peru, OH to Parma, OH is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.68 mi
01h 07m
Flight
50.42 mi
81.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.42 mi
Kilometers
81.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.83 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Peru
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peru
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peru
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
Oberlin
OH

City in Ohio

From Peru
29 mi
00h 33m
To Parma
28.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 92

    829 ft · 39 sec · County Highway 92

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

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

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 20

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 10

    19.2 mi · 23 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 10
19.2 mi · 33%
Cleveland Road
10.7 mi · 19%
Route 20
7.16 mi · 12%
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.73 mi · 6%
Kipton East Road
2.87 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 10

Continue on State Route 10

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oberlin
00h 33m from Peru
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Peru and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Peru and 28.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Peru and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Oberlin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

13 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

45 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peru and Parma. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.14 km).

Peru

#1 Peru

Township in Morrow County, Ohio

Population1,531
Coordinates41.1700500, -82.6424000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.642472, 41.170073)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.61 $17.22
Premium $4.79 $9.72 $19.45
Diesel $4.30 $8.74 $17.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peru and Parma. The current time is 20:40:16.

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.