The drive from Chatham, OH to Parma, OH covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Cassell Road, Ridge Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.6 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.55 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
56.6 miles from Chatham, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chatham, OH to Parma, OH covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m, 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.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near SR 13 / Mount Vernon Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.7 miles (SR 13 / Mount Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): 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.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~6m in|SR 13 / Mount Vernon Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13 / Mount Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
6
19.1 mi into trip|~33m in|SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.4 mi into trip|~34m in|SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
42.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
97.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chatham, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
97.3 mi in|~2h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
51.6 mi
55m
Cassell Road
16 mi
18m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
Mount Vernon Road
5.7 mi
8m
Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
7m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
St Joseph Road Northeast
1.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 51.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Preston Road
459 ft·23 sec·Preston Road
2
Turn left onto SR 657
298 ft·11 sec·Marion Road Northeast
3
Turn left onto St Joseph Road Northeast
1.5 mi·5 min·St Joseph Road Northeast
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
5.7 mi·8 min·Mount Vernon Road
5
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
6
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
7
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi·1 min·North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 13
16 mi·18 min·Cassell Road
12
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi·7 min·Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 169Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 71
52 mi·55 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
19
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
20
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 56.6 miles from Chatham, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 17m 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 56m
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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, OH
This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Chatham, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Chatham, OH
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Chatham, 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.
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
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 105.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.55 one way
$35.11 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$19.48
$38.96
premium
$4.91
$21.86
$43.72
diesel
$5.61
$24.97
$49.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.88
$5.43
Efficient EV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.83
$7.24
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Chatham, OH
Morning
in Chatham on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
57 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
10 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 28m 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 Chatham, OH to Parma, OH covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Cassell Road, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Chatham, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.55 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 113.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.7 miles (SR 13 / Mount Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Chatham, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
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.
