Origin
City of Parma, OH
Afternoon in City of Parma on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Parma, OH to Solon, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
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.
City of Parma, OH
Valentin Angel Fernandez
Solon, OH
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Trip Overview
City of Parma to Solon is 19.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Outerbelt South Freeway, Route 422, and West 54th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll be sticking to highways for most of this trip, making it a quick transit between your starting and ending points. If you're looking for a simple, direct connection without much fuss, this route will get you there efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Route 422 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Ridgewood Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Solon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| S.O.M. Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Parma, OH and Solon, OH.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Ridgewood Drive
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Ridgewood Drive
3
Turn left onto West 54th Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
5
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
7
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
12
Merge onto US 422
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 422
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 91
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Solon Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Solon Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Solon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
19 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road
Turn right onto SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Solon Road
Turn right onto Solon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
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
Solon, OH
Afternoon in Solon on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a 9.1-mile stretch on the Outerbelt South Freeway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a mix of high-speed travel and surface street navigation as you transition between major roads like Route 422 and West 54th Street. The drive offers a practical connection, prioritizing directness over scenic detours, so you'll likely be in a highway mindset for the majority of the 29 minutes.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Route 422. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 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 14 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 City of Parma, OH to Solon, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
Warren
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 480N
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Solon, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Solon, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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