How far is Parma, OH from Avon Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Avon Lake, OH is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Avon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Avon Lake.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Denison Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Denison Avenue
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Turn left onto Lorain Avenue
89 m · 14 sec · Lorain Avenue
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
1041 ft · 32 sec · West Boulevard
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Toledo
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
1079 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Center Road
560 ft · 14 sec · Center Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
595 ft · 17 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard
2514 ft · 2 min · Redwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue
983 ft · 43 sec · Beechwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Avon Lake.
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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Avon Lake?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 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?
Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Parma and 11.6 miles from Avon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Avon Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053200, -82.0282000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Lake (-82.0282, 41.50532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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