This 170.4-mile drive from Glouster to Parma, Ohio, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 84% of the route utilizing major interstates, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You can expect a fuel cost of around $26 for this trip. The Midwest regions offer a straightforward travel experience, and with only one recommended stop, this route is perfectly manageable as a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
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
85.2 miles from Glouster, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 170.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an 84% share of major roads like SR 21, I-77, and I-70. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57.6 miles on SR 21, which might offer a slightly different pace than the interstates. Overall, expect a relatively fast-paced journey where the focus is on covering distance efficiently. The landscape will likely be consistent with the Midwest's general terrain, making for a predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and I 77. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.8 miles in near US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street.
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 170.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 35.8 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 105 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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35.8 mi into trip|~55m in|US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
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105 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
166.1 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
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170.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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 Glouster, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Massillon
105 mi in|~2h 11m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
57.6 mi
1h 14m
I 77
43.1 mi
46m
I 70
24.8 mi
26m
SR 93
13.8 mi
20m
Broad Street
12.6 mi
18m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Maysville Pike
2.6 mi
4m
Rockside Road
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glouster, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Main Street
2
Continue on SR 13; SR 78
13 mi·18 min·Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi·3 min·Town Hwy 312
4
Turn right onto SR 13
1.9 mi·2 min·SR 13
5
Continue on SR 93
14 mi·20 min·SR 93
6
Keep slight left at fork
82 ft·4 sec
7
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
2.6 mi·4 min·Maysville Pike
8
Continue on US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi·3 min·South Maysville Avenue
9
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
10
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 6th Street
11
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
14
Merge onto I 70
25 mi·26 min·I 70
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 180BToward I 77 North: Cleveland
16
Merge onto I 77
43 mi·46 min·I 77
17
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
19
Continue on SR 21
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 155Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, IndependenceUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
23
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under four hours, this trip from Glouster to Parma offers flexibility. You can choose to depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or opt for an afternoon departure to reach your destination in the early evening. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57.6 miles on SR 21, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps stopping just before or after this segment. Given the manageable distance and highway focus, you won't need to break this drive into multiple days.
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 85.2 miles from Glouster, OH, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 37 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.2 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m
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 Glouster, 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 Glouster, OH
This is one driving day of about 170.4 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Glouster, 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 SR 21 for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.2 mi from Glouster, OH
· 1h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 85.2 miles from Glouster, 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 158.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.45 one way
$52.89 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.35
$58.70
premium
$4.91
$32.93
$65.87
diesel
$5.61
$37.62
$75.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.1
0
$17.89
$8.18
Efficient EV
42.6
0
$14.91
$6.82
EV Truck/SUV
68.2
0
$23.86
$10.91
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 15, 2026
Origin
Glouster, OH
Afternoon
in Glouster on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
85 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
14 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
3h 38m 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 Glouster, OH to Parma, OH covers 170.4 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 21, I 77, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.2 miles from Glouster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 35.8 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 105 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 Glouster, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
