How far is Parma, OH from Bratenahl, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Bratenahl, OH is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Bratenahl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Bratenahl.
-
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
-
3
Turn left onto SR 176 North: Cleveland
3.8 mi · 5 min
-
4
Merge slight right
1.1 km · 52 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt
-
6
Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
-
7
Continue on Lakeland Freeway
2170 ft · 30 sec · Lakeland Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
989 ft · 26 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
10
Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
742 ft · 20 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
11
Continue on Lakeshore Boulevard
2711 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore Boulevard
-
12
Turn left onto Holden Lane
152 m · 22 sec · Holden Lane
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holden Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Bratenahl.
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.
SR 176 North
Turn left onto SR 176 North: Cleveland
3.82 mi · 00h 05m
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 Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bratenahl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Bratenahl?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Parma and 7 miles from Bratenahl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:46 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 Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bratenahl.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Bratenahl. Straight-line distance: 10.76 mi (17.31 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 Bratenahl
Town
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.5425500, -81.6262400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bratenahl (-81.62624, 41.54255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.