How far is Parma, OH from Aurora, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Aurora, OH is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
27.74 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.49 mi
32.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.49 mi
Kilometers
32.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.65 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, May 30, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, May 30, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-30T12:42
Arrive Aurora
Sat, May 30, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Randall
OH

Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Aurora
13.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    805 ft · 28 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    9 mi · 11 min · Route 422

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road

    1546 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chillicothe Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Chillicothe Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
10.9 mi · 39%
Route 422
8.97 mi · 32%
Chillicothe Road
4.92 mi · 18%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 2%
US 422 East
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 422

Merge slight left onto Route 422

8.97 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Randall
00h 19m from Parma
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Aurora?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Parma and 13.9 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near North Randall

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 North Randall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 13 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 North Randall.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

67 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 20.49 mi (32.97 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population16,472
Coordinates41.3175500, -81.3453900
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.16 $8.31
Premium $4.79 $4.69 $9.39
Diesel $4.30 $4.22 $8.44

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Aurora. The current time is 12:42:12.

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.