Trip from Parma, OH to Beaver, OH

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

209.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Parma, OH to Beaver, OH covers 209.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Snow Road, Ridge Road, I 271 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.59 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

104.8 miles from Parma, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 209.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Snow Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Snow Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 271 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 23 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 23 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Snow Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West 54th Street

2

Turn left onto Snow Road

3

Turn left onto Ridge Road

4

Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

5

Merge slight left

6

Merge slight left

7

Keep slight right

8

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

9

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

10

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

11

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

12

Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

13

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

14

Keep slight right

15

Merge slight left onto South High Street

16

Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

17

Keep slight right

18

Turn left onto North Market Street

19

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

20

Turn left onto Bridge Street

21

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

22

Turn left

23

Continue on Main Street

24

Turn left

25

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 104.8 miles from Parma, OH, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Parma, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parma, OH

This is one driving day of about 209.7 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parma, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

105 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Beaver, OH

75.5 mi · 1h 48m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.8 mi from Parma, OH

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.71	$30.59	$61.18
midgrade	$4.24	$35.02	$70.04
premium	$4.79	$39.55	$79.09
diesel	$4.30	$35.53	$71.07

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Parma, OH to Beaver, OH covers 209.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Snow Road, Ridge Road, I 271 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.8 miles from Parma, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.59 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.