How far is Spencer, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Spencer, OH to Parma, OH is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
39.13 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.58 mi
47.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.98 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Eaton Estates
OH

Census-designated place in Lorain County, Ohio

From Spencer
20.9 mi
00h 23m
To Parma
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Spencer and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chatham Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Chatham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Avon Lake Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Lorain Road

    931 ft · 19 sec · Lorain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Butternut Ridge Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 83 Alternate

    123 m · 11 sec · State Route 83 Alternate

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward SR 10 East: Cleveland

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 10

    16.4 mi · 20 min · State Route 10

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 10
16.4 mi · 42%
Avon Belden Road
10.6 mi · 27%
Avon Lake Road
6.99 mi · 18%
Chatham Road
4.68 mi · 12%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 10

Merge slight left onto State Route 10

16.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eaton Estates
00h 23m from Spencer
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Parma?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Eaton Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Spencer and 18.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eaton Estates

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

10 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

34 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

61 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Parma. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.6 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Village in Spencer Township located in Medina County, Ohio, United States

Population2,059
Coordinates41.1003300, -82.1232100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-82.12328, 41.10033)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $4.79 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Spencer and Parma. The current time is 23:02:04.

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.