The drive from Bolindale, OH to Parma, OH covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Market Road, I 480N, Parkman Road Northwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on Main Market Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bolindale, OH to Parma, OH covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Market Road is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Ridge Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ridge Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
3.9 mi into trip|~7m in|US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest
Turn right onto US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
43.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
5
51.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bolindale, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
43.5 mi in|~1h 2m
Toledo
43.5 mi in|~1h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Market Road
26.5 mi
35m
I 480N
5.6 mi
7m
Parkman Road Northwest
4.9 mi
7m
US Route 422 Northwest
4.9 mi
6m
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
Niles Road Southeast
2.4 mi
4m
US 422
1.9 mi
2m
US Route 422 NW
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Main Market Road
— 26.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolindale, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Woodbine Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·1 min·Woodbine Avenue Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
350 ft·13 sec·Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto SR 169
2.4 mi·4 min·Niles Road Southeast
4
Turn left onto US 422
0.9 mi·1 min·South Street Southeast
5
Continue on US 422
0.3 mi·47 sec·West Market Street
6
Turn right onto US 422
4.9 mi·7 min·Parkman Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 422
4.9 mi·6 min·US Route 422 Northwest
8
Continue on US 422
1.4 mi·1 min·US Route 422 NW
9
Continue on US 422
1.9 mi·2 min·US 422
10
Continue on US 422
27 mi·35 min·Main Market Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·39 sec
13
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi·7 min·I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
15
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi·4 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 16Toward SR 94: State RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi·33 sec·State Road
18
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
19
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Bolindale, OH
· 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Bolindale, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parma, OH
The final approach into Parma, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.86 one way
$17.72 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$9.84
$19.67
premium
$4.91
$11.04
$22.07
diesel
$5.61
$12.61
$25.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.1
0
$6.00
$2.74
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$5.00
$2.28
EV Truck/SUV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bolindale, OH
Late night
in Bolindale on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 14 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
47°F
Hiram, OH
29 mi in
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
3 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
1h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bolindale, OH to Parma, OH covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Market Road, I 480N, Parkman Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Bolindale, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ridge Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bolindale, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
