Origin
Parma, OH
Afternoon in Parma on Friday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Cleveland Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 15.1-mile drive from Parma to Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 23% highway share, using main routes like SR 176, the Opportunity Corridor, and Troy Lee James Highway. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. Given the short distance and urban setting, no overnight stay is necessary. This route is ideal for a quick hop within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 23% of your journey will be on highways, the majority involves navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3.5 miles on SR 176. This drive's character shifts between quicker highway sections and more frequent turns as you move through populated areas. Keep your attention focused, as the urban environment demands constant awareness of traffic signals and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 176 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SR 176.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SR 176): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 176
Turn left onto SR 176 toward SR 176 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward SR 176 North: Cleveland
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West, I 490 East
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 490 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 490 East
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Merge onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 176 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Opportunity Corridor | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mayfield Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Brookpark Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 176
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Cleveland Heights, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 176
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 176
Toward SR 176 North: Cleveland
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East
6
Merge onto I 490
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 10
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 105th Street
9
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Euclid Heights Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Derbyshire Road
12
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenilworth Road
13
Turn straight onto US 322
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mayfield Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 322
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cleveland Heights, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland Heights on Friday
Local time
2:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Parma, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH covers 15.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 176, Opportunity Corridor, Troy Lee James Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Parma, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SR 176): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Parma, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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