Origin
Parma Heights, OH
Morning in Parma Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma Heights, OH to Lakewood, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma Heights, OH
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Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Parma Heights and Lakewood, Ohio, you are looking at a brief 9.1-mile trip. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward for this Midwestern route, as you will likely spend only about $1 on fuel. Since the entire drive stays within Ohio, you won't need to worry about regional transitions or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss transit that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this short drive is manageable and easy to fit into any busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West 150th Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Stumph Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 130th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren Road
— 2.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma Heights, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on Olde York Road
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Olde York Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 42
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Road
3
Turn right onto Stumph Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stumph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Chevrolet Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Brookpark Road
6
Turn right onto West 130th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 130th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
8
Merge onto I 480
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 12A
Toward West 150th Street, Brook Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West 150th Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 42 / Pearl Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 42 / Pearl Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stumph Road
Turn right onto Stumph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West: Toledo
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward West 150th Street, Brook Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward West 150th Street, Brook Park
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West 150th Street
Turn right onto West 150th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:22 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
10 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
21m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via a combination of Stumph Road, West 150th Street, and Warren Road, with only 5% of your travel occurring on highways. Because of the frequent turns, you will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch is just 2.2 miles along Warren Road. The nature of this route demands your full attention, as it lacks the monotony of long-distance highway driving. You should prepare for a steady pace through local neighborhoods and intersections that define this short, technical transit.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Warren Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 42 / Pearl 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 9.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (US 42 / Pearl Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Stumph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Parma Heights, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Brook Park along the way.
Brook Park
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Warren Road. 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 0.1 miles (US 42 / Pearl Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Stumph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Lakewood, 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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