The drive from Benton, OH to Parma, OH covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, South Main Street, I 480 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Benton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 96.6 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and South Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 1 / Marion-Melmore Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 96.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 1 / Marion-Melmore Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 103): Navigation decision point; at 79.6 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 1 / Marion-Melmore Road
Turn left onto CR 1 / Marion-Melmore Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 103
Turn right onto SR 103
Navigation decision point
8
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
7
94.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
6
95.1 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
40.5 mi
43m
South Main Street
20.7 mi
29m
I 480
15 mi
19m
Sandusky Avenue
8 mi
11m
SR 103
7.8 mi
13m
Marion-Melmore Road
1.6 mi
3m
West 54th Street
1 mi
2m
Brookpark Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 40.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Benton Road
119 ft·11 sec·Benton Road
2
Turn left onto CR 1
1.6 mi·3 min·Marion-Melmore Road
3
Turn right onto SR 103
1.4 mi·2 min·SR 103
4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 103
6.4 mi·11 min·SR 103
5
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 103
8.0 mi·11 min·Sandusky Avenue
6
Continue on SR 4
21 mi·29 min·South Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 80; I 90
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
15 mi·19 min·I 480
Exit 151Toward I 480 East: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 15Toward Ridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi·44 sec·Ridge Road
14
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 54th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Benton, OH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benton, OH
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Benton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Benton, OH
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 96.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.98 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$16.64
$33.28
premium
$4.91
$18.67
$37.34
diesel
$5.61
$21.33
$42.66
Estimated Tolls: $2.03
Ohio Turnpike
(40.5 mi)$2.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Benton, OH
Morning
in Benton on Friday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Friday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benton, OH to Parma, OH covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, South Main Street, I 480. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Benton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 96.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 1 / Marion-Melmore Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 103): Navigation decision point; at 79.6 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Benton, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
