Origin
Valley View, OH
Late night in Valley View on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley View, 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
15m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley View, OH
Loraine Ilia
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 6.7-mile drive from Valley View, OH to Parma, OH takes about 15 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Rockside Road, Snow Road, and Stone Road, with no highway time involved. The estimated fuel cost for this quick journey is around $1, making it very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and minimal duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel and doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local connection within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockside Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Stone Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Canal Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hathaway Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockside Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley View, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Hathaway Road
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hathaway Road
2
Turn right onto Stone Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Stone Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Canal Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Road
4
Turn left onto Rockside Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
6
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stone Road
Turn right onto Stone Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Canal Road
At end of road, turn right onto Canal Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockside Road
Turn left onto Rockside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
15m 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 on this route, characterized by its urban and suburban setting. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be on surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Rockside Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you navigate through intersections and local traffic. The road personality is that of a typical community connector, designed for efficient movement between neighborhoods rather than scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Rockside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stone Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stone Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Canal Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Rockside Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Rockside 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: near the start (Stone Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Canal Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Rockside Road): 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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