Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Pepper Pike, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Pepper Pike, OH
Mike Murray
Trip Overview
Traveling from Parma to Pepper Pike is a straightforward 18.3-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes to complete. Because the distance is so short, you can easily handle this as a quick one-day excursion without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via Brookpark Road, State Road, and I-480 East to reach your destination within the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or local visit. It serves as a practical connection between two suburban areas, offering a simple transit experience rather than a long-haul journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. While you will utilize I-480 East, the highway share for this route is 0%, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. The road transitions between various local roads, requiring frequent turns as you maneuver through the region. Because there are no designated stops, the drive remains a continuous effort from start to finish. You should be prepared for a steady pace that favors local road navigation over high-speed highway stretches.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 28D / West Brainard Road
Turn left onto CR 28D / West Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 28 / Brainard Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 28 / Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Parma, OH to Pepper Pike, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
Warren
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 480N
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Shaker Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brainard Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Brainard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Pepper Pike, 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
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 271; US 422
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 29
Toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 87
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chagrin Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CR 28D
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brainard Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 13A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Shaker Boulevard
15
Continue on CR 13A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaker Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
CR 13A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Pepper Pike, OH
Late night in Pepper Pike on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
9 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
28m 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 Pepper Pike, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Outerbelt East Freeway, Shaker Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 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 $2.84 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 13 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Pepper Pike, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
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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