How far is Parma, OH from Orwell, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Orwell, OH is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.16 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.16 mi
72.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.16 mi
Kilometers
82.34 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orwell
Tue, May 5, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Orwell
Tue, May 5, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chesterland
OH

Census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio

From Parma
25.5 mi
00h 38m
To Orwell
25.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 49 min · Mayfield Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayfield Road
30.4 mi · 59%
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.7 mi · 23%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.42 mi · 13%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 1%
I 480 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mayfield Road

Turn right onto Mayfield Road

30.4 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterland
00h 38m from Parma
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Chesterland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Parma and 25.6 miles from Orwell.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orwell.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterland.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

115 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.68 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Orwell

Village in Ohio

Population1,585
Coordinates41.5350600, -80.8681400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Orwell (-80.86814, 41.53506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.64 $15.27
Premium $4.79 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $4.30 $7.75 $15.49

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Orwell. The current time is 00:34:54.

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.