How far is Seal, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Seal, OH to Parma, OH is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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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
100.41 mi
01h 52m
Flight
82.75 mi
133.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.75 mi
Kilometers
133.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.59 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Seal
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seal
2026-05-12T21:54
Arrive Parma
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seal
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Seal
53.6 mi
00h 56m
To Parma
46.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on C-44

    1.6 km · 4 min · C-44

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1976 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass

    34.8 mi · 39 min · Bucyrus Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 47%
Bucyrus Bypass
34.8 mi · 35%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 15%
Lincoln Highway
5.76 mi · 6%
C-44
0.99 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 56m from Seal
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seal and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Seal and 46.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seal and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 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 Seal and Parma. Straight-line distance: 82.75 mi (133.17 km).

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#1 Seal

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates40.8770000, -83.1504700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: C-44 (-83.15047, 40.877007)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.79 $16.96 $33.91
Diesel $4.30 $15.24 $30.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seal and Parma. The current time is 21:54:50.

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.