Origin
Solon, OH
Late night in Solon on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Solon, OH to Parma, OH is 18.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 480N, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It’s a short trip, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connecting leg to a longer journey. Consider this a practical transit rather than a destination drive itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Route 422 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Solon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| S.O.M. Center Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480N
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Solon Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Solon Road
2
Turn left onto SR 91
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
4
Merge onto US 422
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
7
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
12
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
13
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 422 / Route 422
Merge onto US 422 / Route 422
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 2:54PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
9 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
26m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey on freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 480N, experiencing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles on that road. Expect a consistent pace, typical of interstate travel, as you navigate between these two Ohio locations. The overall feel is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 480N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480N and Route 422. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 422 / Route 422.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 422 / Route 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Solon, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Toledo
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 480N. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 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 0.8 miles (US 422 / Route 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 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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