Origin
North Olmsted, OH
Morning in North Olmsted on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Olmsted, OH to City of Parma, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Olmsted, OH
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City of Parma, OH
Valentin Angel Fernandez
Trip Overview
This short 12.6-mile trip from North Olmsted to the City of Parma in Ohio is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking about 22 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using the Outerbelt South Freeway, Brookpark Road, and West Ridgewood Drive. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. Given its brevity, it's an ideal route for a quick relocation or a short, focused errand, requiring no overnight stays. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so expect some variety in your travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Brookpark Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Ridgewood Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Stumph Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lorain Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Clague Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted, OH and City of Parma, OH.
1
Start on CUY 58
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Center Road
2
Turn right onto SR 10
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lorain Road
3
Turn slight right onto SR 17
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CUY 52
324 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clague Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 480
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward West 150th Street, West 130th Street, Brook Park
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Chevrolet Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet Boulevard
10
Continue on Stumph Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stumph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on York Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Ridgewood Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridgewood Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CUY 52 / Clague Road
Turn left onto CUY 52 / Clague Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward West 150th Street, West 130th Street, Brook 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 12
Toward West 150th Street, West 130th Street, Br...
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Ridgewood Drive
Turn left onto West Ridgewood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
City of Parma, OH
Morning in City of Parma on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
7 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
22m 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?
The character of this 12.6-mile drive is a mixed bag, with 34% of it being highway driving. You'll experience stretches on the Outerbelt South Freeway, including a continuous segment of 4.3 miles, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. This is interspersed with more local road segments like Brookpark Road and West Ridgewood Drive, which likely means navigating through more varied traffic and potentially lower speed limits. The overall profile suggests a drive that transitions between quicker freeway travel and more typical urban or suburban road conditions as you progress from North Olmsted to Parma.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CUY 52 / Clague Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.5 miles (CUY 52 / Clague Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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 North Olmsted, OH to City of Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Brook Park along the way.
Brook Park
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 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 City of Parma, 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 2.5 miles (CUY 52 / Clague Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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 City of Parma, 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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