How far is Parma, OH from Cleveland Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Cleveland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Cleveland Heights.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto SR 176 North: Cleveland
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East
2574 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 East
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Continue on Opportunity Corridor
2.2 mi · 5 min · Opportunity Corridor
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Continue on East 105th Street
1998 ft · 1 min · East 105th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
1390 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard
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Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
664 ft · 23 sec · Derbyshire Road
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
2044 ft · 58 sec · Kenilworth Road
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Turn straight onto Mayfield Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Mayfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Cleveland Heights.
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
3.47 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.
Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Cleveland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Cleveland Heights?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 7.6 miles from Parma and 7.6 miles from Cleveland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Cleveland Heights.
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 Cleveland Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.9 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 Cleveland Heights
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 43,569 |
| Coordinates | 41.5200500, -81.5562400 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland Heights (-81.55624, 41.52005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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