How far is Parma, OH from Chagrin Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Chagrin Falls, OH is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.54 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.57 mi
28.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.54 mi
Kilometers
31.44 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chagrin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T23:02
Arrive Chagrin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Maple Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Chagrin Falls
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Chagrin Falls.

  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

    2270 ft · 32 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights

    1362 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Miles Road

    5.5 mi · 12 min · Miles Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Bentleyville Road

    2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bentleyville Road

    2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Orange Street

    3230 ft · 2 min · West Orange Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    96 m · 11 sec · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    788 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
9.81 mi · 50%
Miles Road
5.78 mi · 30%
Bentleyville Road
1 mi · 5%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 5%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 3%
West Orange Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Miles Road

Turn right onto Miles Road

5.52 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Heights
00h 17m from Parma
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chagrin Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to Chagrin Falls?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Parma and 9.8 miles from Chagrin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chagrin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights

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 Maple Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 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 9.1 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 Maple Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Chagrin Falls. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.27 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Chagrin Falls

#2 Chagrin Falls

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population3,914
Coordinates41.4361600, -81.3865000
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Chagrin Falls (-81.3865, 41.43616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.11
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.56 $5.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.93 $5.85
Premium $4.79 $3.31 $6.61
Diesel $4.30 $2.97 $5.94

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

There is no time difference between Parma and Chagrin Falls. The current time is 23:02:57.

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.