Origin
Franklin Furnace, OH
Late night in Franklin Furnace on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Furnace, 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
3h 58m
Distance
240.8 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Furnace, OH
Tima Miroshnichenko
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH covers 240.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gallia Pike, US 52 West, SR 823 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.37 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
120.4 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 240.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 240.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gallia Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gallia Pike | — | — |
| US 52 West | — | — |
| SR 823 North | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
| South High Street | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gallia Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Big Pete Road
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Big Pete Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gallia Pike
3
Continue on Gallia Pike
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gallia Pike
4
Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 52 West: Portsmouth
5
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 823 North: Chillicothe
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 23 North: Chillicothe
8
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
45 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23 North: Columbus
10
Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
13
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
16
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
18
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
20
Keep slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
21
Keep slight right
3.3 mi
·
3 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
23
Turn left onto Ridge Road
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
24
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
25
Turn right onto West 54th Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 120.4 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 53 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
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 Franklin Furnace, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Franklin Furnace, OH
This is one driving day of about 240.8 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Franklin Furnace, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.4 mi from Franklin Furnace, OH · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.4 miles from Franklin Furnace, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.37 one way
$74.74 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $41.48 | $82.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.17 | $106.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.28 | $11.56 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
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
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
3h 58m 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 Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH covers 240.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gallia Pike, US 52 West, SR 823 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.4 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin Furnace, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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