How far is Olmsted Falls, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Olmsted Falls, OH to Parma, OH is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted Falls and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted Falls and Parma.
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Start on Garfield Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Mapleway Drive
2574 ft · 1 min · Mapleway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cook Road
1731 ft · 50 sec · Cook Road
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Turn left onto Columbia Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on Great Northern Boulevard
1955 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 East: Cleveland
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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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 Olmsted Falls 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.
I 480 East
Merge slight left
8.56 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted 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 Olmsted Falls to Parma?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Brook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Olmsted Falls and 7 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Brook Park
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 Brook Park.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted Falls and Parma. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 km).
#1 Olmsted Falls
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.3750500, -81.9081900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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