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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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 20/State Route 301
2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 301 South: LaGrange Road, LaGrange
1249 ft · 38 sec · State Route 301
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Turn left onto Lagrange Road
101 m · 7 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street
62 m · 6 sec · South Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street
3267 ft · 1 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road
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Turn left onto Medina-Norwalk Road
12 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Ridgeville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 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 Penfield
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
| Population | 1,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1686600, -82.1212600 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-82.12126, 41.16866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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