How far is Parma, OH from Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeland Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Kirtland, Mentor-on-the-Lake
1804 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Reynolds Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto Lake Shore Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Munson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
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.
Lakeland Freeway
Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Partly Sunny near Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Mentor-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Parma and 16.3 miles from Mentor-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Partly Sunny near Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Nottingham
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 Nottingham.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Mentor-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (45 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 Mentor-on-the-Lake
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 7,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.7050400, -81.3603900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mentor-on-the-Lake (-81.36039, 41.70504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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