How far is Parma, OH from University Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to University Heights, OH is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and University Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and University Heights.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto State Road
805 ft · 28 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road, Warrensville Road
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8, SR 43
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Warrensville Road North, Warrensville Heights
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Warrensville Center Road
5.1 mi · 11 min · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Silsby Road
92 m · 13 sec · Silsby Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silsby Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and University Heights.
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.
Warrensville Center Road
Turn straight onto Warrensville Center Road
5.07 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near University Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to University Heights?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Parma and 8.3 miles from University Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near University Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights
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 Garfield Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and University Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 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 University Heights
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,642 |
| Coordinates | 41.4978300, -81.5373500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Heights (-81.53735, 41.49783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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