Origin
North Olmsted, OH
Morning in North Olmsted on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Olmsted, OH to 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
18m
Distance
12 mi
19 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
North Olmsted to Parma is 12 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Outerbelt South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is mostly on a freeway, making it a straightforward and quick journey. It's ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between destinations without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route easy to navigate, especially if you're familiar with the general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Brookpark Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lorain Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clague Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dover Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted, OH and 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
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 10.4 — 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.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 is a mixed drive, with 59% of the route on highways, suggesting a blend of faster freeway sections and potentially some local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway. Expect periods of quicker travel interspersed with moments where you'll be on surface streets like Brookpark Road and West 54th Street. The character of the drive will shift from open freeway to more urban conditions as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 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 9 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
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 12 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 7.1 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 2.5 miles (CUY 52 / Clague Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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