How far is Sterling, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Sterling, OH to Parma, OH is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Parma.
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Start on Chestnut Street
32 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue
2923 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on Seville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Seville Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Milton Street
1694 ft · 47 sec · Milton Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Wooster Pike
2816 ft · 56 sec · Wooster Pike
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Take the ramp left
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3139 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2863 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
1511 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and Parma.
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.
Ridge Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling 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 Sterling to Parma?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Sterling and 22.9 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling and Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granger.
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Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Parma. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.74 km).
#1 Sterling
Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.9675600, -81.8484700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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