Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Euclid, OH
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City of Parma, OH
Valentin Angel Fernandez
Euclid, OH to City of Parma, OH is 21.8 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Lakeland Freeway, Innerbelt, and Jennings Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and within Ohio, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with potential for more local traffic as you approach your destination. It's a quick hop perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Innerbelt | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Jennings Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 71 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Lakeland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 31 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,678 veh/hr typical · worst 6,581
Quietest
2 AM
~355 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Euclid, OH and City of Parma, OH.
Start on East 222nd Street
Turn right onto North Lakeland Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
Continue on I 90; SR 2
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Turn right onto West Ridgewood Drive
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176 / Jennings Freeway toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $5.43 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Euclid on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in City of Parma on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive, with 51% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a notable 6.5-mile segment on the Lakeland Freeway. As you transition onto the Innerbelt and then the Jennings Freeway, the character of the drive will shift, likely incorporating more urban elements and variable traffic patterns. The drive is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly over scenic views.
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 I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway.
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 11 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
117 ft
Highest Point
950 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
368 ft
Founded 1796
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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