How far is Parma, OH from Chesterland, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Chesterland, OH is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
26.63 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.85 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Chesterland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
North Randall
OH

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

From Parma
13.3 mi
00h 20m
To Chesterland
13.4 mi
00h 20m

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
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Mayfield Road

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills

    1549 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Mayfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chillicothe Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Chillicothe Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chillicothe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.7 mi · 44%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.42 mi · 24%
Mayfield Road
5.87 mi · 22%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 2%
I 480 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

6.42 mi · 00h 08m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Randall
00h 20m from Parma
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Chesterland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.3 miles from Parma and 13.4 miles from Chesterland.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Chesterland.

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 11.2 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 12.5 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 Chesterland. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.64 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Chesterland

Census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio

Population2,521
Coordinates41.5222700, -81.3378900
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Chesterland (-81.33789, 41.52227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.79 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.30 $4.05 $8.09

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 Chesterland. The current time is 05:55:19.

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.