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Trip from Parma, OH to Defiance, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

156.4 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Parma, OH

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city in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States

Defiance, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parma, OH to Defiance, OH covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Anthony Wayne Trail, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

78.2 miles from Parma, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 91.6 mi 1h 38m
Anthony Wayne Trail 43.4 mi 47m
Outerbelt South Freeway 13.4 mi 16m
North Clinton Street 1.5 mi 2m
Conant Street 1.2 mi 2m
I 480 1.2 mi 2m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 91.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Defiance, OH.

1

Start on West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto CR 10

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 480

13 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
7

Merge onto I 80

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 59 Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
10

Turn straight onto US 20

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Reynolds Road
11

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Conant Street
12

Turn right onto US 24

43 mi · 47 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 26 Toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
14

Turn left onto SR 66

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Clinton Street
15

Turn left onto SR 15; SR 18; SR 66

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West 2nd Street
16

Turn left onto Auglaize Street

25 ft · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
17

Arrive at destination

Auglaize Street

Trip Plan

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 78.2 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 34 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Defiance, 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 156.4 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 91.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Luckey, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Luckey, OH

78 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

Lorain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Creek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Jaliscience Mexican Restaurant & Groceries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.4

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14197821612

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Downtown)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

0.4 mi

Bud's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eric's Ice Cream Factory

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 156.4

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14197702422

Visit website

Liberty Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Liberty Center, Ohio

1.2 mi

Cabin Fever Coffee (Southside)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Defiance, Ohio

1.7 mi

La Jaliscience Mexican Restaurant & Groceries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14197821612

Visit website

Cabin Fever Coffee (Downtown)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14197825400

Visit website

Bud's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14197829101

Visit website

Maverick Smokehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+14195765556

Visit website

The Rumor Mill Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14199807411

Casa Vieja

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

+14197827624

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

+14197829307

Visit website

Seoul Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Parma, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12166615990

Eric's Ice Cream Factory

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14197702422

Visit website

Liberty Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.1

Liberty Center, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14195336502

Cabin Fever Coffee (Southside)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14197825400

Visit website

Cafe Blanc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Parma Heights, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12169305050

Visit website

Sweet Dream Ice Cream & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 145.2

Napoleon, OH

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14195798088

Wild Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67

Clyde, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+15678555083

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.2

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.2

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 111.7

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.5

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+17187096643

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 111.7

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Westwood Saloon

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.4

Defiance, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 pm–2:30 am

+14197844645

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 108.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 17 / Brookpark Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 10 / Ridge Road

Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 480 West: Toledo

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 480 West: Toledo
6
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 480

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
6
108.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 59 Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.27 one way

$48.55 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.94 $53.88
premium $4.91 $30.23 $60.45
diesel $5.61 $34.53 $69.06

Estimated Tolls: $4.58

Ohio Turnpike (91.6 mi) $4.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.42 $7.51
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.90 $10.01

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Parma, OH

Afternoon in Parma on Saturday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Defiance, OH

Afternoon in Defiance on Saturday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

10 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 on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

156.4 mi in 3h, mostly highway — 91.6 mi of that is on Ohio Turnpike.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Anthony Wayne Trail. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark 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 156.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Parma, OH and Defiance, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Toledo.

Ohio Turnpike

15.5 mi in | ~22m | via I 480

Toledo

15.5 mi in | ~22m | via I 480

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 156.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.58 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Defiance, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Defiance, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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