Origin
Moulton, OH
Afternoon in Moulton on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moulton, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
183.3 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moulton, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Moulton to Parma, Ohio? This 183.3-mile drive will take you approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on interstates and major highways, including US 30 and I-71. You can expect to spend around $28 on fuel for this trip. It's a straightforward journey through the Midwest region of Ohio, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stop.
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
91.7 miles from Moulton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 183.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 88% of the 183.3 miles being on major roads like US 30 and I-71. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.1 miles on US 30, so plan your stops accordingly. While the profile is largely highway, this doesn't necessarily mean it's monotonous; the progression through Ohio's landscape on these main arteries should offer a consistent and efficient travel experience. It's designed for covering ground with relative ease.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 71. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 91 / Moulton-Fort Amanda Road.
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 183.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (CR 91 / Moulton-Fort Amanda Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 91 / Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
Turn right onto CR 91 / Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 38B
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
32 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
167.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moulton, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
Upper Sandusky
32 mi in
|
~35m
Royalton
167.5 mi in
|
~3h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 83.1 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 71 | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| I 75 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| US 33 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Lincoln Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moulton, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on CR 33A
304 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 33A
2
Turn right onto CR 91
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31
4
Merge onto US 33
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 33
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
6
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
8
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
10
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US 30
11
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi
·
51 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
13
Merge onto I 71
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 271
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
18
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 34-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to take advantage of lighter traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $28, pacing yourself should be simple. The 83.1-mile stretch on US 30 is the longest unbroken segment, so ensure you're fueled up and comfortable before embarking on it. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to leave when convenient, but starting earlier can help you reach Parma with ample daylight.
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 91.7 miles from Moulton, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 40 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 1h 44m 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 49m
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 Moulton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Moulton, OH
This is one driving day of about 183.3 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Moulton, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Moulton, OH · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Moulton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.45 one way
$56.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
| premium | $4.91 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Afternoon in Parma on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
92 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
7 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
3h 34m 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 Moulton, OH to Parma, OH covers 183.3 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, I 71, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.7 miles from Moulton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.45 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 183.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (CR 91 / Moulton-Fort Amanda Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moulton, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
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