Origin
Macedonia, OH
Afternoon in Macedonia on Friday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedonia, OH to Parma, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedonia, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Macedonia to Parma is 20.3 miles and takes about 27m via Outerbelt South Freeway and I 271, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a swift journey primarily on well-maintained freeways, making it an ideal option for a quick trip or a segment of a larger road adventure. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination and explore.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of it utilizing major freeways like the Outerbelt South Freeway and I 271. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The character is largely that of efficient travel, designed for moving between points with minimal interruption. While it's a highway-centric journey, the transition onto West 54th Street will introduce a change in scenery as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Freeway Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Freeway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Freeway Drive
Turn right onto Freeway Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 North: Erie
Navigation decision point
Toward I 271 North: Erie
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Macedonia, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
6.3 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 480
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| I 271 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Aurora Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Freeway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Valley View Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Valley View Road
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Valley View Road
2
Turn left onto SR 82
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Aurora Road
3
Turn right onto Freeway Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Freeway Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 271 North: Erie
5
Merge onto I 271
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 271
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
11
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
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
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Parma on Friday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Macedonia, OH to Parma, OH covers 20.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, I 271, West 54th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 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 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Freeway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Macedonia, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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