How far is Willoughby Hills, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Willoughby Hills, OH to Parma, OH is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.53 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.67 mi
33.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.3 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Jun 3, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Willoughby Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willoughby Hills
2026-06-03T00:06
Arrive Parma
Wed, Jun 3, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willoughby Hills
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 Willoughby Hills
13.8 mi
00h 16m
To Parma
13.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby Hills and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    2785 ft · 1 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maplegrove Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maplegrove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road

    78 m · 6 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1445 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 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 Willoughby Hills 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 32%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 14%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 13%
Jennings Freeway
3.31 mi · 12%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.88 mi · 7%
Brookpark Road
1.68 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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bratenahl
00h 16m from Willoughby Hills
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willoughby Hills and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willoughby Hills to Parma?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 13.8 miles from Willoughby Hills and 13.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willoughby Hills and 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 4.6 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 12.5 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 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 Willoughby Hills and Parma. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.26 km).

Willoughby Hills

#1 Willoughby Hills

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America

Population9,540
Coordinates41.5983800, -81.4184500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-81.418207, 41.598326)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.19
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.59 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.11 $8.23
Premium $4.79 $4.65 $9.29
Diesel $4.30 $4.17 $8.35

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Willoughby Hills and Parma. The current time is 00:06:33.

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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.