How far is Parma, OH from Penfield, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Penfield, OH is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.59 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Penfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Penfield
17.3 mi
00h 25m

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
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 301 South: LaGrange Road, LaGrange

    1249 ft · 38 sec · State Route 301

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lagrange Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Lagrange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Center Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Center Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · South Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Medina-Norwalk Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 39%
Lattasburg-Elyria Road
8.68 mi · 25%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 17%
Route 20/State Route 301
2.39 mi · 7%
North Center Street
1.03 mi · 3%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 25m from Parma
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Penfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Parma and 17.3 miles from Penfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Ridgeville, 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 North Ridgeville.

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Penfield

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population1,814
Coordinates41.1686600, -82.1212600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Penfield (-82.12126, 41.16866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 Penfield. The current time is 08:03:16.

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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.