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Trip from Defiance, 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 58m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 51m

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

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city in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States

Defiance, OH

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Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Defiance, OH to Parma, OH covers 155 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, US 24, I 480 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.06 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

77.5 miles from Defiance, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 86.2 mi 1h 32m
US 24 41.2 mi 45m
I 480 15 mi 19m
I 475 3.4 mi 3m
US 23 2.8 mi 3m
Clinton Street 1.4 mi 2m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 86.2 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Auglaize Street

25 ft · 3 sec · Auglaize Street
2

Turn right onto SR 15; SR 18

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto SR 15; SR 18; SR 66

1.4 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
5

Merge onto US 24

17 mi · 19 min · US 24
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 24

24 mi · 25 min · US 24
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
8

Merge onto I 475; US 23

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 475; US 23
9

Continue on US 23; US 20 Truck

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 23; US 20 Truck
Exit 1B Toward I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
14

Merge onto I 80; I 90

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 15 Toward Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn right onto CR 10

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ridge Road
19

Turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
21

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 77.5 miles from Defiance, OH, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 34 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 21m

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 Defiance, 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 Defiance, OH

This is one driving day of about 155 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Defiance, 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 86.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Luckey, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Luckey, OH

78 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

Bowling Green, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Creek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Defiance, 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 86.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Jaliscience Mexican Restaurant & Groceries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14197821612

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Downtown)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

0.4 mi

Bud's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eric's Ice Cream Factory

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14197702422

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Southside)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

1.7 mi

Liberty Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Liberty Center, Ohio

1.3 mi

La Jaliscience Mexican Restaurant & Groceries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14197821612

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Downtown)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14197825400

Visit website

Bud's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14197829101

Visit website

Maverick Smokehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+14195765556

Visit website

The Rumor Mill Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14199807411

Casa Vieja

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Defiance, Ohio

+14197827624

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Defiance, Ohio

+14197829307

Visit website

Seoul Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 155

Parma, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12166615990

Eric's Ice Cream Factory

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14197702422

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Southside)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14197825400

Visit website

Liberty Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.1

Liberty Center, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14195336502

Cafe Blanc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155

Parma Heights, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12169305050

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.5

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Sweet Dream Ice Cream & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 11.1

Napoleon, OH

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14195798088

Wild Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.6

Clyde, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+15678555083

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 143.9

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.3

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 155

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+17187096643

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 55.3

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Westwood Saloon

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 pm–2:30 am

+14197844645

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 44.3

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 152.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
6
43.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68A Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
7
50.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
8
138 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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
152.9 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.06 one way

$48.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.70 $53.40
premium $4.91 $29.96 $59.91
diesel $5.61 $34.22 $68.44

Estimated Tolls: $4.31

Ohio Turnpike (86.2 mi) $4.31

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

$24

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.56 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 18, 2026

Origin

Defiance, OH

Afternoon in Defiance on Saturday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Afternoon in Parma on Saturday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 18 mph 94% chance 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

4 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 58m 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.

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 155
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

155 mi in 2h 58m, mostly highway — 86.2 mi of that is on Ohio Turnpike.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.2 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near US 24.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 155 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 19.2 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Defiance, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Chicago.

Toledo

19.2 mi in | ~23m | via US 24

Chicago

50.8 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 155 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.31 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parma, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.

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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