How far is Wadsworth, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Wadsworth, OH to Parma, OH is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadsworth and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadsworth and Parma.
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Start on College Street
18 m · 9 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Center Public Square
137 m · 10 sec · Ridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Ridge Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ridge Road
28 m · 2 sec · Ridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Road
17.5 mi · 29 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 Wadsworth 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
Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Road
17.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth to Parma?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Wadsworth and 21.1 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wadsworth and Mostly Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and Parma. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).
#1 Wadsworth
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 4,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.0256100, -81.7298500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
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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