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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.23 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.27 mi
27.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.23 mi
Kilometers
37.38 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T08:20
Arrive Avon Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM 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
Rocky River
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
11.6 mi
00h 19m
To Avon Lake
11.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

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

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Denison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Denison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lorain Avenue

    89 m · 14 sec · Lorain Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    1041 ft · 32 sec · West Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Toledo

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake

    1079 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Center Road

    560 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chester Road

    595 ft · 17 sec · Chester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard

    2514 ft · 2 min · Redwood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue

    983 ft · 43 sec · Beechwood Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
13.7 mi · 59%
Ridge Road
3.05 mi · 13%
Avon Belden Road
1.67 mi · 7%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Denison Avenue
0.89 mi · 4%
Center Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+5.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky River
00h 19m from Parma
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rocky River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 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 9.3 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 Rocky River.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

24 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Avon Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Avon Lake

#2 Avon Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population24,808
Coordinates41.5053200, -82.0282000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Avon Lake (-82.0282, 41.50532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Avon Lake. The current time is 08:20:35.

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.