How far is South Canal, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from South Canal, OH to Parma, OH is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.48 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.32 mi
66.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.32 mi
Kilometers
66.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.07 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
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Canal
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 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
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Canal
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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From South Canal
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To Parma
26.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Canal and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Niles Avenue

    903 ft · 42 sec · Niles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Miller Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · Miller Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 534

    140 m · 9 sec · State Route 534

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    721 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
21.7 mi · 41%
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.9 mi · 22%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 21%
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.41 mi · 5%
State Route 534
1.13 mi · 2%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

21.7 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 30m from South Canal
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Canal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Canal to Parma?

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from South Canal and 26.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Canal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Canal and Parma. Straight-line distance: 41.32 mi (66.5 km).

South Canal

#1 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles Avenue (-80.98676, 41.178144)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.79 $9.05 $18.11
Diesel $4.30 $8.13 $16.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Canal and Parma. The current time is 00:25:54.

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.