How far is Polk, OH from Parma, OH?

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

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
57.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Polk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Polk
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Polk
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
Gloria Glens Park
OH

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

From Polk
26.2 mi
00h 30m
To Parma
31.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Polk and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Congress Street

    61 m · 14 sec · West Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 620

    4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 620

  4. 4

    Continue on Wiley Road

    2868 ft · 1 min · Wiley Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rainbow Highway

    1358 ft · 22 sec · Rainbow Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Flemming Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Flemming Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Equity Street

    1927 ft · 1 min · Equity Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    781 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Elyria Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North Elyria Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ruff Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ruff Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Congress Road

    2240 ft · 51 sec · Congress Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

    22.3 mi · 24 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 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 Polk 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
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
25.6 mi · 44%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 26%
County Road 620
4.61 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.02 mi · 3%
Ruff Road
1.31 mi · 2%
North Elyria Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

22.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloria Glens Park
00h 30m from Polk
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Polk 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 Polk to Parma?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 26.2 miles from Polk and 31.4 miles from Parma.

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 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 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 around Polk and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Gloria Glens Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gloria Glens Park, 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 Gloria Glens Park.

RAIL

Elyria

38 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

52 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

81 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Parma. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).

Polk

#1 Polk

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

Population1,935
Coordinates40.9445000, -82.2154400
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: West Congress Street (-82.215436, 40.944818)
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 Polk and Parma. The current time is 23:05:08.

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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.