The drive from Fort Loramie, OH to Parma, OH covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, I 71, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.1 miles on US 30.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.6 miles from Fort Loramie, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 201.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.1 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 71. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in.
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 201.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
49.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
5
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
91.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
138 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
185.4 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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.
Between Fort Loramie, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
Upper Sandusky
49.9 mi in|~1h 3m
Royalton
185.4 mi in|~3h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 71
43.3 mi
46m
I 75
35.2 mi
37m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
East 4th Street
11.4 mi
20m
East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi
7m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
North Main Street
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Loramie, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 362
126 ft·5 sec·Elm Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
2.9 mi·5 min·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 119
11 mi·20 min·East 4th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
35 mi·37 min·I 75
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
7
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi·7 min·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 15 / Hancock Road
9
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi·39 min·US 30
10
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi·51 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
12
Merge onto I 71
43 mi·46 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
17
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Fort Loramie, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
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 Fort Loramie, 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 Fort Loramie, OH
This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Fort Loramie, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.6 mi from Fort Loramie, OH
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 194.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.23 one way
$62.45 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$34.66
$69.31
premium
$4.91
$38.89
$77.77
diesel
$5.61
$44.42
$88.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
Efficient EV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.05
EV Truck/SUV
80.5
1
$28.17
$12.88
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Fort Loramie, OH
Morning
in Fort Loramie on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Shelby, OH
101 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
7 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Loramie, OH to Parma, OH covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, I 71, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Fort Loramie, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Loramie, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
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.
