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Trip from Champion, OH to Parma, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

131.1 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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Downtown Champion, OH, OH

Champion, OH

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city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champion, OH to Parma, OH covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 480, North Fulton-Lucas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.35 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.5 miles from Champion, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 131.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 131.1 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.3 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 22 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 98.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near CR 34 / Old State Line Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 131.1 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: at 10.4 miles (CR 34 / Old State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TR 38 / Shaffer Road): Navigation decision point; at 114.1 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

4
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | CR 34 / Old State Line Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 34 / Old State Line Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | TR 38 / Shaffer Road

Turn left onto TR 38 / Shaffer Road

Navigation decision point

8
114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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
129 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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
129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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 98.3 mi 1h 45m
I 480 15 mi 19m
North Fulton-Lucas Road 3.8 mi 5m
North Lathrop Road 2.8 mi 3m
SR 120 1.8 mi 3m
West Bancroft Street 1.1 mi 1m
County Road U 1 mi 1m
Soul Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 98.3 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 120

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 120
2

Continue on CR U

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road U
3

Turn right onto CR 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
4

Turn left onto CR 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Bancroft Street
5

Turn right onto CR 43

2.8 mi · 3 min · North Lathrop Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto CR 34

291 ft · 10 sec · Old State Line Road
7

Turn right onto TR 43

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
8

Turn left onto TR 38

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Shaffer Road
9

Turn right onto CR 108

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wilkins Road
10

Turn left onto TR 88

1.0 mi · 1 min · Soul Road
11

Turn right onto SR 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
12

Turn left onto SR 2

0.9 mi · 1 min · Airport Highway
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
15

Merge onto I 80; I 90

89 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

15 mi · 19 min · I 480
Exit 151 Toward I 480 East: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 15 Toward Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right onto CR 10

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ridge Road
20

Turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
22

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Champion, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 29 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

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 Champion, 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 Champion, OH

This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Champion, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 98.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.5 mi from Champion, OH · 1h 18m into the drive

Downtown Norwalk, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norwalk, OH

66 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

Perrysburg, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Champion, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Parma, OH.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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 131.1
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.35 one way

$40.69 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.58 $45.16
premium $4.91 $25.34 $50.67
diesel $5.61 $28.95 $57.89

Estimated Tolls: $4.91

Ohio Turnpike (98.3 mi) $4.91

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

$20

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.3 0 $13.77 $6.29
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24
EV Truck/SUV 52.4 0 $18.35 $8.39

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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

Champion, OH

Morning in Champion on Saturday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Saturday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Norwalk, OH

66 mi in

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

12 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 35m 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 Champion, OH to Parma, OH covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, North Fulton-Lucas Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Champion, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.35 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 131.1 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: at 10.4 miles (CR 34 / Old State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TR 38 / Shaffer Road): Navigation decision point; at 114.1 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Champion, 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 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.

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