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Trip from Burton, OH to Parma, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

38.4 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Burton, OH, OH

Burton, OH

Osman Arabacı

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

This 38.4-mile drive from Burton to Parma, Ohio, is a straightforward 53-minute trip that's perfect for a day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical way to travel between two points within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, making it an efficient journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance; it's designed for a single, uninterrupted trip. This drive offers a practical and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this journey, with 70% of the drive on major roads. You'll navigate segments on US 422 and I-480 North, which constitute the bulk of the driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.4 miles on US 422, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While Ravenna Road provides a transition, the overall character leans towards efficient travel on well-established routes, rather than winding scenic byways. It's a drive built for getting there.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 422 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 422 and Ravenna Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near SR 44 / Ravenna Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 44 / Ravenna Road

Turn left onto SR 44 / Ravenna Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 422

Merge onto US 422

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.9 mi into trip | ~34m 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
32.7 mi into trip | ~44m 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
36.2 mi into trip | ~48m 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 Burton, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.

Cleveland

24.9 mi in | ~34m

Toledo

24.9 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 422 15.4 mi 18m
Ravenna Road 6.3 mi 9m
I 480N 5.6 mi 7m
Outerbelt South Freeway 3.5 mi 4m
SR 87 2.5 mi 4m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Park Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 422 — 15.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burton, OH and Parma, OH.

1

Start on SR 87

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Park Avenue
2

Continue on SR 87

2.5 mi · 4 min · SR 87
3

Turn left onto SR 44

6.3 mi · 9 min · Ravenna Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
5

Merge onto US 422

15 mi · 18 min · US 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 39 sec
8

Continue on I 480N

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 480

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 16 Toward SR 94: State Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto SR 94

0.2 mi · 33 sec · State Road
13

Turn right onto SR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
14

Turn left onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

West 54th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Burton, OH · 27m into the drive

city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Solon, OH

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Twinsburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Burton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parma, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Parma, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.96 one way

$11.92 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.61 $13.23
premium $4.91 $7.42 $14.84
diesel $5.61 $8.48 $16.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Burton, OH

Morning in Burton on Friday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Friday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

53m 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 Burton, OH to Parma, OH covers 38.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 422, Ravenna Road, I 480N. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Burton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Burton, 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 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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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