Origin
Shaker Heights, OH
Afternoon in Shaker Heights on Friday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shaker Heights, 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
24m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shaker Heights, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Parma, OH covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outerbelt South Freeway, Warrensville Center Road, West 54th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
The drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Parma, OH covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 7.4 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 early in the drive near Warrensville Center 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 9 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Warrensville Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Warrensville Center Road
Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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.
5
9.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Shaker Heights, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Warrensville Center Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Woodland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shaker Heights, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on CR 21
214 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Woodland Road
2
Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Warrensville Center Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 West: Cleveland, Toledo
4
Merge onto I 480
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
9
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
10
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
Parma, OH
Afternoon in Parma on Friday
Local time
3:13 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
11 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
24m 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 Shaker Heights, OH to Parma, OH covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Warrensville Center Road, West 54th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Shaker Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 9 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Warrensville Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
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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