The drive from Parma, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 179.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, SR 2, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.84 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
89.7 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 179.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 179.4 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
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.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 125.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 2. You will hit about 15 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 Effort6/10
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 179.4 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
143.1 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|SR 66
At end of road, turn left onto SR 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hicksville, 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
125.5 mi
2h 14m
SR 2
15.1 mi
22m
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi
16m
South Defiance Street
10.3 mi
11m
US 20A
5.8 mi
8m
County Road 12.C
1.8 mi
2m
Center Street
1.2 mi
1m
I 480
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 125.5 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Hicksville, 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: ToledoUse 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
126 mi·2 hr 14 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 25Toward SR 66
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 66
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 66
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 20A
5.8 mi·8 min·US 20A
11
Turn left onto US 127
10 mi·11 min·South Defiance Street
12
Turn left onto US 127; SR 15
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
13
Turn right onto West Wilson Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·West Wilson Street
14
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Center Street
15
Continue on 12.C
1.8 mi·2 min·County Road 12.C
16
Continue on SR 2
4.6 mi·6 min·SR 2
17
Turn right onto SR 2; SR 249
2.0 mi·3 min·SR 2; SR 249
18
Turn left onto SR 2
8.5 mi·12 min·SR 2
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
130 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Main 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 89.7 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.5 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, 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 179.4 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 125.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.7 mi from Parma, OH
· 1h 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.84 one way
$55.68 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.90
$61.80
premium
$4.91
$34.67
$69.34
diesel
$5.61
$39.61
$79.22
Estimated Tolls: $6.28
Ohio Turnpike
(125.5 mi)$6.28
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
$28
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.84
$8.61
Efficient EV
44.9
0
$15.70
$7.18
EV Truck/SUV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Morning
in Parma on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 to 18 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hicksville, OH
Morning
in Hicksville on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
26 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 32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parma, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 179.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 2, Outerbelt South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 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 $27.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: 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.
Between Parma, OH and Hicksville, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Toledo.
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.
