Spanning 79.3 miles, this trek from Clark to Parma is a straightforward journey through the Ohio Midwest that typically takes 1 hour and 47 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The drive relies primarily on a combination of SR 83, I-71, and Ridge Road to bridge the gap between these two locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable path that avoids unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Clark, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This highway-focused drive balances fast-paced stretches with more localized road navigation, with 61% of your time spent on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm early on, covering a longest stretch of 28.6 miles on SR 83 before transitioning onto the interstate. The character of the road shifts as you move away from the initial highway segments and toward the final approach via Ridge Road. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over winding scenic detours. You will find that the transitions between these road types dictate the pace of your journey, keeping you focused on the road ahead.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 83 and I 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in near SR 83 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (SR 83 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.8 mi into trip|~38m in|SR 83 / Dover Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 83 / Dover Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip|~47m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
43.6 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
5
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|SR 94 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 94 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Clark, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
63.5 mi in|~1h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 83
28.6 mi
39m
I 71
16.2 mi
17m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Burbank Road
9.1 mi
10m
Millersburg Road
4 mi
6m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
Dover Road
1 mi
1m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
SR 83
— 28.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
63 ft·7 sec·County Road 19A
2
Turn left onto SR 83
22 mi·32 min·SR 83
3
Continue on SR 83
4.0 mi·6 min·Millersburg Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 83
1.0 mi·1 min·Dover Road
5
Turn left onto SR 83
6.8 mi·7 min·SR 83
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
7
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
8
Enter roundabout
122 ft·1 sec
9
Continue
251 ft·3 sec
10
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
11
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·N Front Street
12
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·55 sec·Avon Lake Road
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
14
Merge onto I 71
16 mi·17 min·I 71
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
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your schedule. Given the 1 hour and 47 minute duration, you likely will not need to plan for any formal stops, though keeping your fuel tank in mind will help you maintain that $12 estimate. Pay close attention to your navigation as you transition from the high-speed sections of I-71 onto the local flow of Ridge Road. Because there are no designated stops required for this 79.3-mile distance, consider checking local traffic patterns on the interstate before you leave to ensure the quickest transit. Staying alert during the final leg of the drive will ensure you reach Parma smoothly.
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 39.7 miles from Clark, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 54m 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 27m
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 Clark, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clark, OH
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Clark, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 83 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Clark, 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.
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 68.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.31 one way
$24.61 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.66
$27.32
premium
$4.91
$15.33
$30.65
diesel
$5.61
$17.51
$35.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.94
$3.17
EV Truck/SUV
31.7
0
$11.10
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Clark, OH
Afternoon
in Clark on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Clark, OH to Parma, OH covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 83, I 71, Ridge 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 39.7 miles from Clark, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.31 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 straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (SR 83 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Clark, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
