How far is Wooster, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Wooster, OH to Parma, OH is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
55.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.89 mi
69.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.65 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Wooster
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wooster
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wooster
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
Chippewa Lake
OH

Human settlement in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

From Wooster
24.9 mi
00h 31m
To Parma
30.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Wooster and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    556 ft · 16 sec · East Bowman Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bever Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bever Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burbank Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 24 sec · Friendsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dix Expressway

    156 m · 7 sec · Dix Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right 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 Wooster 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
19.8 mi · 36%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 27%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 22%
North Bever Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Avon Lake Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chippewa Lake
00h 31m from Wooster
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wooster 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 Wooster to Parma?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Chippewa Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Wooster and 30.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wooster and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chippewa Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

51 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wooster and Parma. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.03 km).

Wooster

#1 Wooster

City in Ohio

Population4,768
Coordinates40.8051700, -81.9364600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-81.936375, 40.80517)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.79 $9.29 $18.59
Diesel $4.30 $8.35 $16.70

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 Wooster and Parma. The current time is 22:33:41.

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.