Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Pepper Pike, OH
Mike Murray
Traveling from Parma to Pepper Pike is a straightforward 18.3-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes to complete. Because the distance is so short, you can easily handle this as a quick one-day excursion without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via Brookpark Road, State Road, and I-480 East to reach your destination within the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or local visit. It serves as a practical connection between two suburban areas, offering a simple transit experience rather than a long-haul journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Shaker Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brainard Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Brainard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Pepper Pike, OH.
Start on West 54th Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
Turn left onto SR 94
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
Merge onto I 271; US 422
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 87
Turn left onto CR 28D
At end of road, turn left onto CR 28
Turn right onto CR 13A
Continue on CR 13A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 28D / West Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto CR 28 / Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Morning in Pepper Pike on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. While you will utilize I-480 East, the highway share for this route is 0%, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. The road transitions between various local roads, requiring frequent turns as you maneuver through the region. Because there are no designated stops, the drive remains a continuous effort from start to finish. You should be prepared for a steady pace that favors local road navigation over high-speed highway stretches.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Pepper Pike, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
Warren
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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