Origin
Massillon, OH
Night in Massillon on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massillon, 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
1h 3m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massillon, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This 49.3-mile drive from Massillon, OH to Parma, OH takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest region. This route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, ideal for those who prefer a more grounded drive over interstate speeds. Its manageable distance and duration mean you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 49.3-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.9 miles along Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, offering a more continuous segment before you begin navigating through local intersections. The roads you'll be on include Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, Rockside Road, and Snow Road, all indicating a journey through more developed or suburban areas rather than open country. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with steering and navigation, rather than cruising on autopilot.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest.
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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Turn right onto SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Rockside Road
Turn left onto Rockside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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.
Between Massillon, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Seven Hills and Independence.
Seven Hills
45.1 mi in
|
~54m
Independence
45.1 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest | 43.9 mi | 52m |
| Rockside Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lake Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Way East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
— 43.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massillon, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 172; SR 241
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto SR 236
331 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lake Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto SR 21
44 mi
·
52 min
·
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
8
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Massillon, OH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Massillon, 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
$7.65 one way
$15.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Night in Parma on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
1h 3m 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 Massillon, OH to Parma, OH covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, Rockside Road, Snow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Massillon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.65 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 is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Massillon, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Seven Hills and Independence.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
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