Origin
Parma, OH
Afternoon in Parma on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Clark, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Clark, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Parma to Clark, Ohio, you can expect a straightforward 79.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. This route serves as a perfect day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return home without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a very economical excursion. Because both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the manageable duration makes this an easy addition to your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 79.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed profile, transitioning from faster thoroughfares to local roads as you navigate toward Clark. You will spend roughly 32% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a 16.2-mile segment on I-71. The route relies on a combination of I-71, Ridge Road, and Millersburg Road, requiring you to shift gears between interstate speeds and slower, local driving. Expect the character of the road to change as you leave the more congested areas behind and move onto the secondary roads that define the latter half of the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Snow Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 79.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Snow Road
Turn left onto Snow Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 3 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
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 204
Toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Turn left onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
SR 83 / Burbank Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Burbank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Clark, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lodi along the way.
Lodi
35.4 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Ridge Road | 14.8 mi | 24m |
| Millersburg Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| South Washington Street | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Vermillion Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 271 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Clark, 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
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 71
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 83
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Lake Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
10
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
12
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
14
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
15
Continue on SR 83
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Dix Expressway
16
Take the exit onto SR 83
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 83
17
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
18
Turn left onto SR 83
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Millersburg Road
19
Continue on SR 83
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermillion Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Clay Street
21
Continue on US 62; SR 83
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
South Washington Street
22
Turn right onto County Road 19A
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 19A
23
Arrive at destination
County Road 19A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 79.5-mile trek, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the interstate sections. Since the entire drive is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops, giving you the flexibility to travel straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $12 estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency. Given that this is a relatively short trip, consider checking your navigation app before departing to see if the flow of traffic favors I-71 or the local road connections at the time of your departure.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Parma, OH, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clark, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Parma, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parma, OH
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Parma, OH · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clark, OH
The final approach into Clark, 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
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Clark, OH
Afternoon in Clark on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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
1h 48m 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 Parma, OH to Clark, OH covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Ridge Road, Millersburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 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 $12.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Clark, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lodi along the way.
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