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2h 42m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
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Parma, OH
Daniel Fernandez
Dudley, OH
Nino Sanger
The drive from Parma, OH to Dudley, OH covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, State Route 21, Willow Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.65 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
65.7 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 131.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and State Route 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 77.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
581 ft
Total Descent
583 ft
Highest Point
1,147 ft
~16.4 mi in
Elevation Range
346 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and State Route 21. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 77 / Willow Freeway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.4 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 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 77 / Willow Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| State Route 21 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| US 62 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Marietta Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Rockside Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Dudley, OH.
Start on West 54th Street
Turn right onto Snow Road
Continue on Rockside Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21
Continue on US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 78
Turn right onto SR 821
Turn right onto Hunkadora Road
Turn sharp left onto Pine Lake Road
Turn right onto Town Highway 326
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 26m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudley, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Parma, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 131.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Parma, OH · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Dudley, 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 Dudley, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.65 one way
$39.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $21.94 | $43.89 |
| premium | $4.79 | $24.78 | $49.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Parma on Sunday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Dudley on Sunday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
66 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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