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Trip from East Union, OH to Parma, OH

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Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

136.2 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

Downtown East Union, OH, OH

East Union, OH

Eric Prouzet

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Union, OH to Parma, OH covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, SR 21, Woodsfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.14 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

68.1 miles from East Union, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 136.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 77 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 77 North
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 77

Merge onto I 77

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
132 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

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 155 Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
6
136.2 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | West 54th Street

Turn left onto West 54th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 East Union, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

Massillon

70.8 mi in | ~1h 19m | via US 250

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 62.2 mi 1h 6m
SR 21 57.6 mi 1h 14m
Woodsfield Road 8 mi 11m
South Wooster Avenue 3.2 mi 3m
Rockside Road 2.2 mi 4m
Snow Road 1.7 mi 3m
McConnelsville Road 0.4 mi <1m
US 250 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 62.2 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Doshie Road

210 ft · 11 sec · Doshie Road
2

Turn right onto SR 78

8.0 mi · 11 min · Woodsfield Road
3

Continue on SR 78

0.4 mi · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 77 North
5

Merge onto I 77

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
8

Continue on SR 21

58 mi · 1 hr 14 min · SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 155 Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto Rockside Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Snow Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Snow Road
12

Turn left onto West 54th Street

47 ft · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
13

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 68.1 miles from East Union, OH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 12m

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 East Union, 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 East Union, OH

This is one driving day of about 136.2 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Union, 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 I 77 for about 62.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.1 mi from East Union, OH · 1h 16m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

68 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from East Union, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.14 one way

$42.28 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.46 $46.92
premium $4.91 $26.32 $52.65
diesel $5.61 $30.07 $60.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 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 40.9 0 $14.30 $6.54
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.92 $5.45
EV Truck/SUV 54.5 0 $19.07 $8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

East Union, OH

Morning in East Union on Wednesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Wednesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 mph 54% chance Live forecast

68°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

68 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

4 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

2h 47m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Union, OH to Parma, OH covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 21, Woodsfield 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 68.1 miles from East Union, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.14 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 straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Union, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

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