Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Congress, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Congress, OH
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Congress, OH covers 42.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Ridge Road, I 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Parma, OH to Congress, OH covers 42.8 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 8 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 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
Navigation decision point
Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
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.
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 Congress, 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 |
| I 271 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West Easton Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Burbank Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avon Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Congress, 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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Burbank Road
11
Turn right onto SR 604
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Easton Road
12
Continue on SR 604
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Oak Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 539; SR 604
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Parma, OH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Congress, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Congress, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Congress, OH
Late night in Congress on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Hinckley, OH
21 mi in
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
58m 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 Congress, OH covers 42.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Ridge Road, I 271. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 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 $6.64 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 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Congress, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lodi along the way.
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