Origin
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Camden, OH
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
235.5 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
Daniel Fernandez
Camden, OH
Lonneke Meijer
Trip Overview
Traveling from Parma to Camden covers a distance of 235.5 miles across the Ohio heartland. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With 93% of the journey taking place on highways, you will spend most of your time on I-71, the West Freeway, and US-127. Budgeting roughly $35 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. Since the entire route remains within the Midwest, the transition between these two points is consistent and straightforward. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that works well for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.
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
117.8 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, offering a consistent pace for the majority of the 235.5-mile journey. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-71, which spans 110.2 miles of the drive. The personality of this route is defined by its high highway share of 93%, shifting from major interstates to the connection of the West Freeway and eventually US-127. Behind the wheel, you should anticipate a steady, interstate-heavy experience that transitions into more localized roads as you approach the final leg toward Camden. It is a functional, efficient drive that favors speed and reliability over winding, scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 110.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 3 / Ridge Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 235.5 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 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 3 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
129.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
129.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
6
130.2 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
220.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Eaton, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward US 127: Eaton, Greenville
Towns Along This Route
Between Parma, OH and Camden, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Greenville.
Dayton
129.4 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Greenville
220.1 mi in
|
~4h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 110.2 mi | 1h 59m |
| West Freeway | 85.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| US 127 | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Ridge Road | 14.8 mi | 24m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 271 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 110.2 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Camden, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 54th Street
2
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
3
Turn left onto SR 3
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
5
Merge onto I 271
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 271
6
Merge onto I 71
110 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
West Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 127: Eaton, Greenville
13
Turn left onto US 127
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 127
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 725
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Central Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
SR 725
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 4-hour and 35-minute trek to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is efficient, you have the flexibility to depart early to beat potential traffic or take a mid-morning start without compromising your arrival time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 110.2-mile stretch on I-71, as this is your longest period of uninterrupted driving where service availability may fluctuate. Because the fuel cost is estimated at $35, filling up before hitting the interstate can help you maintain your budget throughout the trip. Use the single recommended stop to re-evaluate your route as you transition from the major interstates to US-127.
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 117.8 miles from Parma, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.8 miles or 2h 17m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parma, OH
This is one driving day of about 235.5 miles and 4h 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 110.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.8 mi from Parma, OH · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 117.8 miles from Parma, 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 110.2 miles.
Arriving in Camden, OH
The final approach into Camden, 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 Camden, 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
$35.22 one way
$70.45 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| premium | $4.79 | $44.41 | $88.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.32 | $104.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.73 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.97 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Camden, OH
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
118 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
16 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
4h 35m 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 Parma, OH to Camden, OH covers 235.5 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, US 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.8 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 $35.22 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 13 significant decision points across 235.5 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 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parma, OH and Camden, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Greenville.
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