Origin
Monfort Heights, OH
Morning in Monfort Heights on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monfort Heights, OH to Parma, OH
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
244.4 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monfort Heights, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monfort Heights, OH to Parma, OH covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Northeast Expressway, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.2 miles from Monfort Heights, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 52m highway drive covering 244.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Northeast Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 182 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 182 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Cheviot Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 244.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Cheviot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Cheviot Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cheviot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
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 32B&C
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
8
35 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
112.5 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
228.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
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 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Towns Along This Route
Between Monfort Heights, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lebanon, Wheeling and Royalton.
Cincinnati
16.1 mi in
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~24m
Lebanon
35 mi in
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~47m
Wheeling
110.8 mi in
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~2h 17m
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via I 71
Royalton
228.5 mi in
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~4h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 182 mi | 3h 18m |
| Northeast Expressway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| SR 350 | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Middleboro Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Cheviot Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 182 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monfort Heights, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Philoret Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Philoret Drive
2
Turn left onto West North Bend Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West North Bend Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheviot Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cheviot Road
4
Continue on Blue Rock Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Blue Rock Road
5
Turn straight onto Cheviot Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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Cheviot Road
6
Turn right onto West Galbraith Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Galbraith Road
7
Turn left onto Colerain Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Colerain Avenue
8
Take the ramp right toward SR 126 East: Reagan Highway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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SR 126 East: Reagan Highway
9
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
12
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
14
Turn right
515 ft
·
12 sec
15
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
8 min
16
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
18
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
19
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
21
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
23
Keep slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
24
Keep slight right
3.3 mi
·
3 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
26
Turn left onto Ridge Road
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
27
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
28
Turn right onto West 54th Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
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West 54th Street
29
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 122.2 miles from Monfort Heights, OH, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 2h 30m 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 55m
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 Monfort Heights, 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 Monfort Heights, OH
This is one driving day of about 244.4 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monfort Heights, 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 I 71 for about 182 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.2 mi from Monfort Heights, OH · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Monfort Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.55 one way
$73.11 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $40.82 | $81.63 |
| premium | $4.79 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.30 | $108.59 |
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: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.22 | $15.64 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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
Morning in Parma on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
23 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
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monfort Heights, OH to Parma, OH covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Northeast Expressway, Ridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.2 miles from Monfort Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.55 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 244.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Cheviot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Monfort Heights, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lebanon, Wheeling and Royalton.
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