How far is Parma, OH from Sheffield, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Sheffield, OH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Sheffield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Sheffield.
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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 right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road
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Continue on Detroit Road
107 m · 13 sec · Detroit Road
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Turn left onto East River Road
18 m · 2 sec · East River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Sheffield.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Sheffield?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
North Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Parma and 13.1 miles from Sheffield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.
Stop Ideas Near North Olmsted
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Olmsted.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 19.38 mi (31.19 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 Sheffield
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,631 |
| Coordinates | 41.4211500, -82.0962600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield (-82.09626, 41.42115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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