How far is Solon, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Solon, OH to Parma, OH is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.5 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.63 mi
23.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.17 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Solon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Maple Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Solon
9.2 mi
00h 11m
To Parma
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Solon Road

    1242 ft · 38 sec · Solon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road

    1062 ft · 28 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1820 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 422

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

    2461 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2613 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road

    1847 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Road

    1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 East
7.87 mi · 45%
Route 422
4.07 mi · 23%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.5 mi · 20%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 6%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 4%
SR 94
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 480 East

Continue straight

5.61 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Heights
00h 11m from Solon
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Solon and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Solon and 8.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Parma. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.55 km).

Solon

#1 Solon

City

Population22,660
Coordinates41.3897800, -81.4412300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Solon Road (-81.441186, 41.389733)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.79 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $4.30 $2.67 $5.34

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 Solon and Parma. The current time is 05:57:57.

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.