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Trip from Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

66.1 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Jefferson, OH, OH

Jefferson, OH

Tom Fisk

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Lakeland Freeway, State Route 307 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 66.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41 miles in near I 90 / Euclid Spur.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 41 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
41 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 90 / Euclid Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Cleveland
6
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 90 / Innerbelt

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
59 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 170B Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | SR 176 / Jennings Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176 / Jennings Freeway toward SR 176 South: Parma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward SR 176 South: Parma
6
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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 Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

Cleveland

41 mi in | ~49m | via I 90

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 34.1 mi 37m
Lakeland Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
State Route 307 4.4 mi 6m
Euclid Spur 3.8 mi 4m
Innerbelt 3.5 mi 5m
Jennings Freeway 3.3 mi 4m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 1.9 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 34.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 46; SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
2

Turn left onto SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Beech Street
3

Continue on SR 307

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 307
4

Turn right onto SR 45

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 45
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 90

33 mi · 36 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 90
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

3.8 mi · 4 min · Euclid Spur
Toward Cleveland Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto I 90; SR 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 90; SR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 71
Exit 170B Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176

3.3 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway
Toward SR 176 South: Parma Use the slight left lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176

1.7 mi · 2 min · Brookpark Road
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

West 54th Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Jefferson, OH · 40m into the drive

city in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wickliffe, OH

33 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

Harpersfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mentor, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Jefferson, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.26 one way

$20.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.39 $22.77
premium $4.91 $12.77 $25.55
diesel $5.61 $14.59 $29.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Jefferson, OH

Evening in Jefferson on Thursday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Evening in Parma on Thursday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Wickliffe, OH

33 mi in

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

12 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

1h 24m 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 Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Lakeland Freeway, State Route 307. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Jefferson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.26 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 41 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jefferson, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

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