How far is Chagrin Falls, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Chagrin Falls, OH to Parma, OH is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.64 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.57 mi
28.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.22 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Chagrin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chagrin Falls
2026-04-18T21:36
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chagrin Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Chagrin Falls
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Parma
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chagrin Falls and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chagrin Falls and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    788 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Street

    96 m · 11 sec · North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Orange Street

    3230 ft · 2 min · East Orange Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bentleyville Road

    2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bentleyville Road

    2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Miles Road

    5.6 mi · 12 min · Miles Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chagrin Falls and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 West
6.74 mi · 33%
Miles Road
5.55 mi · 27%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.5 mi · 17%
Bentleyville Road
1 mi · 5%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 5%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Miles Road

Turn slight right onto Miles Road

5.55 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Heights
00h 15m from Chagrin Falls
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chagrin Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chagrin Falls to Parma?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Chagrin Falls and 10.7 miles from Parma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chagrin Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chagrin Falls and Parma. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.27 km).

Chagrin Falls

#1 Chagrin Falls

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population3,914
Coordinates41.4361600, -81.3865000
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-81.386645, 41.436261)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.41
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.70 $5.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.10 $6.19
Premium $4.79 $3.50 $6.99
Diesel $4.30 $3.14 $6.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chagrin Falls and Parma. The current time is 21:36:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.