How far is Elyria, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Elyria, OH to Parma, OH is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elyria and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elyria and Parma.
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Start on Tremont Street
11 m · 4 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Kerstetter Way
68 m · 15 sec · Kerstetter Way
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto SR 10 East: Cleveland
1727 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 10
19 mi · 23 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elyria and Parma.
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.
State Route 10
Merge slight left onto State Route 10
19 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elyria and Sunny near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elyria to Parma?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
North Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Elyria and 12.6 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elyria and Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near North Olmsted
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Olmsted.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elyria and Parma. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Elyria
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,173 |
| Coordinates | 41.3683800, -82.1076500 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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