Origin
Johnston, OH
Evening in Johnston on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnston, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnston, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johnston, OH to Parma, OH covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Market Road, Greenville Road Northeast, I 480N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Main Market Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Market Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 59.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.7 miles (SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles (US 422 / Main Market Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast
Enter roundabout onto SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 422 / Main Market Road
Turn right onto US 422 / Main Market Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
5
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Johnston, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
45.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Toledo
45.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Market Road | 23.9 mi | 32m |
| Greenville Road Northeast | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Nash Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Madison Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Market Road
— 23.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 193
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Youngstown Kingsville Road
2
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 88
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Greenville Road Northeast
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 88
339 ft
·
8 sec
·
Greenville Road Northeast
4
Continue on SR 88
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Greenville Road Northeast
5
Continue on SR 88
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on SR 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Road Northwest
7
Continue on SR 88
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nash Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 88; SR 528
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
9
Turn right onto US 422
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Main Market Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
17
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
18
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Johnston, OH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Johnston, 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
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Hiram, OH
30 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
17 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 25m 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 Johnston, OH to Parma, OH covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Market Road, Greenville Road Northeast, I 480N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Johnston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 59.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.7 miles (SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles (US 422 / Main Market Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Johnston, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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