Origin
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 9 miles from Cleveland to Parma is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfect for a quick day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Jennings Freeway, Brookpark Road, and I-71 to complete the transition between these two Midwest cities. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly economical drive for your budget. The route is highly practical for anyone needing a quick connection between these Ohio locations. Expect a consistent, no-fuss experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 9-mile route offers a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a quick transition through the region. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Jennings Freeway, covering 3.3 miles of the total distance. As you transition between the Jennings Freeway, Brookpark Road, and I-71, the road character shifts from highway speeds to local transit. It is a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic winding roads, making it a reliable way to move between the two cities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jennings Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 176 / Jennings Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176 / Jennings Freeway toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Brookpark Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 71 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jennings Freeway
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Roadway
5
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
359 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 10 West
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
8
Merge onto Innerbelt
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jennings Freeway
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
Use the slight left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Parma, OH covers 9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jennings Freeway, Brookpark Road, I 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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