Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Glendale, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Glendale, OH
Darya Sannikova
Trip Overview
This straightforward 11.6-mile drive from Parma to Glendale, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes. You'll primarily use the Outerbelt South Freeway, Broadway Avenue, and West 54th Street, with a 34% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short Midwest journey is around $2, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan within Ohio. No overnight stays are necessary, and with zero planned stops, you have complete flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, as indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. While 34% of the journey involves highway cruising, you'll also encounter surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway, offering a chance to settle in. The road character will shift as you transition from freeway segments to local avenues like Broadway Avenue and West 54th Street, requiring adjustments in speed and attention.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 4 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 around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
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 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Granger Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward SR 17: Granger Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Broadway Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Libby Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Granger Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lee Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Glendale, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 480
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22
Toward SR 17: Granger Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Granger Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Libby Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 8
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lee Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 14
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Glendale Street
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Glendale Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Glendale Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Glendale, OH
Late night in Glendale on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
8 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
20m 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 Glendale, OH covers 11.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Broadway Avenue, West 54th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.80 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 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Parma, OH to Glendale, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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