Origin
Parma, OH
Afternoon in Parma on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Parma, OH to Green Meadows, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
184.2 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
34 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
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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Green Meadows, OH
Ron Lach
Trip Overview
Parma, OH to Green Meadows, OH is 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. The route is designed for efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss.
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
92.1 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 110.2 mi | 1h 59m |
| West Freeway | 47.5 mi | 51m |
| Ridge Road | 14.8 mi | 24m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 271 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Enon Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Raymond Drive | 0.3 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 Green Meadows, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 70
48 mi
·
51 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward I 70 Alternate: Enon, Donnelsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Enon Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Enon Road
14
Continue on North Xenia Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Xenia Drive
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on Dayton Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dayton Road
17
Turn left onto Raymond Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Drive
18
Turn right onto New Horizon Avenue
373 ft
·
21 sec
·
New Horizon Avenue
19
Turn left onto Arrowhead Trail
497 ft
·
21 sec
·
Arrowhead Trail
20
Arrive at destination
Arrowhead Trail
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 33m, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $29, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 110.2-mile stretch on I 71, as services might be spaced out. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for unexpected delays and a relaxed arrival.
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 92.1 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 49m 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Meadows, 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 184.2 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 182.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
|
~2h 31m in
|
I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
182.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 70 Alternate: Enon, Donnelsville
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 48
Toward I 70 Alternate: Enon, Donnelsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.59 one way
$57.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Wyndham Cleveland Airport - Tesla Supercharger
Cleveland, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Pleasant Valley Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Parma, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Seville, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Ashland, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Polaris Towne Center - Tesla Supercharger
Columbus, OH
Tesla
10 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Brooklyn, OH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Strongsville, OH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Great Lakes Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Broadview Heights, OH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 10
FLO: 5
ChargePoint Network: 5
EV Connect: 3
Blink Network: 2
APPLEGREEN: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.34 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Green Meadows, OH
Afternoon in Green Meadows on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
92 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
7 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
3h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 12.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 184.2
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 184.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 90% of the journey taking place on interstates and freeways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 71, including a substantial stretch of 110.2 miles without needing to exit. The profile suggests a consistent pace with limited diversions, making it ideal for covering ground quickly. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience with minimal exposure to slower local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Green Meadows, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
129.4 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 184.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parma, OH to Green Meadows, OH covers 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, Ridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 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 $28.59 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184.2 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.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Green Meadows, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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