How far is Orwell, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Orwell, OH to Parma, OH is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Parma.
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Start on West Main Street
30.6 mi · 49 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1962 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus
1865 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
1348 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road
1847 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto State Road
1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left 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 Orwell and Parma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Start on West Main Street
30.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Parma?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Orwell and 24.9 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Parma. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.68 km).
#1 Orwell
Village in Ohio
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350600, -80.8681400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
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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