How far is Wickliffe, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Wickliffe, OH to Parma, OH is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
26.57 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.66 mi
31.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.66 mi
Kilometers
31.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.57 mi
Kilometers
42.76 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Wickliffe
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickliffe
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Parma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wickliffe
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
Bratenahl
OH

Town

From Wickliffe
12.3 mi
00h 16m
To Parma
14.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Drive

    61 m · 16 sec · Country Club Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bishop Road

    1602 ft · 1 min · Bishop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    965 ft · 18 sec · Euclid Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland, Painesville

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Euclid Spur

    1.5 km · 1 min · Euclid Spur

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wickliffe 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 33%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 13%
Jennings Freeway
3.31 mi · 12%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.88 mi · 7%
Brookpark Road
1.68 mi · 6%
Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Freeway

Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

8.78 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bratenahl
00h 16m from Wickliffe
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wickliffe and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Wickliffe and 14.3 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wickliffe and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl

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 Bratenahl and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 11.3 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 Bratenahl.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wickliffe and Parma. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).

Wickliffe

#1 Wickliffe

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population12,728
Coordinates41.6053300, -81.4534500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Drive (-81.452749, 41.605333)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.79 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.30 $4.05 $8.09

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 Wickliffe and Parma. The current time is 21:12:32.

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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.