Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Avon Center, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Avon Center, OH
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
This 20.4-mile journey from Parma to Avon Center, Ohio, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 33 minutes. It's a straightforward drive focused primarily on highways, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. Budget around $3 for fuel for this short hop. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience. You'll find this drive to be efficient and practical for getting between these two Ohio locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Ridge Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Denison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Detroit Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Avon Center, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 10
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Denison Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 10
291 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lorain Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Toledo
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 153
Toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
10
Turn left onto SR 83
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Center Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 254
309 ft
·
11 sec
·
Detroit Road
12
Turn left onto Center Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 10 / Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Boulevard
Turn right onto West Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West: Toledo
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Center Road
Turn left onto Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Avon Center, OH
Late night in Avon Center on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
33m 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 highway-focused experience for this drive, with 67% of the journey taking place on freeways. The main roads you'll navigate include the Northwest Freeway, Ridge Road, and West 54th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.7 miles, predominantly on the Northwest Freeway, which provides a consistent pace. While not overly technical, the transition between these roads is generally smooth, allowing for a steady drive without many complex maneuvers. This route offers a predictable and efficient way to cover the distance.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Northwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Ridge Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark 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 20.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (West Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.4 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Northwest 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 Avon Center, 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 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (West Boulevard): 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 Avon Center, 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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