Origin
City of Parma, OH
Morning in City of Parma on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Parma, OH to Westlake, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
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
Westlake, OH
YIMING TANG
Trip Overview
This short 14.4-mile drive from the City of Parma to Westlake, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 27 minutes. Your journey primarily follows the Outerbelt South Freeway, Clague Road, and West Ridgewood Drive, offering a convenient connection within the Midwest region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, this route is an economical choice for a quick trip. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, making it a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Ohio communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Clague Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Ridgewood Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Westwood Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Stumph Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Parma, OH and Westlake, OH.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Ridgewood Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridgewood Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto York Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
4
Continue on Stumph Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stumph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Chevrolet Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet Boulevard
6
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Brookpark Road
7
Turn right onto West 130th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 130th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
9
Merge onto I 480
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 7
Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CUY 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Clague Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Westwood Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westwood Road
13
Turn right onto Canterbury Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Canterbury Road
14
Turn left onto US 20; SR 113
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Ridge Road
15
Turn right onto Forest Parkway
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Forest Parkway
16
Turn left onto Maple Drive
176 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Drive
17
Turn right onto Beechwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Beechwood Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Beechwood Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West: Toledo
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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.
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
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 7
Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CUY 52 / Clague Road
Turn right onto CUY 52 / Clague Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 20; SR 113 / Center Ridge Road
Turn left onto US 20; SR 113 / Center Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Westlake, OH
Morning in Westlake on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
22 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
27m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 33% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway. This suggests portions of faster driving interspersed with potentially more local road segments as you navigate through the area. The road's character will likely shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, offering a varied driving experience over the relatively short distance.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 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 Westlake, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Fairview Park along the way.
Fairview Park
9.8 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westlake, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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