How far is Swan Creek, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Swan Creek, OH to Parma, OH is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.02 mi
04h 17m
Flight
195.86 mi
315.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.86 mi
Kilometers
315.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.02 mi
Kilometers
389.5 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Swan Creek
Sat, May 30, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swan Creek
2026-05-30T07:25
Arrive Parma
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swan Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rochester
OH

Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Swan Creek
120.9 mi
02h 08m
To Parma
121.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 7 South

    15.4 mi · 22 min · State Route 7 South

  2. 2

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Vine Street

    1557 ft · 31 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Sycamore Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Eastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  13. 13

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swan Creek 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 42%
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 25%
Eastern Avenue
22.8 mi · 9%
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi · 6%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
02h 08m from Swan Creek
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Swan Creek and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swan Creek to Parma?

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Swan Creek and 121.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Swan Creek and Sunny near Parma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swan Creek and Parma. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.2 km).

Swan Creek

#1 Swan Creek

Township in Fulton County, Ohio

Population8,398
Coordinates38.5939700, -82.2020900
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 7 (-82.202081, 38.593934)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.23 $72.45
Premium $4.79 $40.91 $81.81
Diesel $4.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Swan Creek and Parma. The current time is 07:25:36.

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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.