Origin
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Johnston, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Johnston, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Johnston, OH covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Greenville Road Northwest, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Route 422. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Parma, OH to Johnston, OH covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 422 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
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 Johnston, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
Warren
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 480N
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 422 | 23.9 mi | 32m |
| Greenville Road Northwest | 13 mi | 18m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Greenville Road Northeast | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Nash Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Madison Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Route 422
— 23.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Johnston, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
10
Merge onto US 422
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Route 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 88; SR 168; SR 528
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto SR 88
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nash Road
13
Continue on SR 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Road Northwest
14
Continue on SR 88
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on SR 88
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Greenville Road Northwest
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 88
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
Greenville Road Northeast
17
Continue on SR 88
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Greenville Road Northeast
18
Turn right onto SR 193
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Youngstown Kingsville Road
19
Arrive at destination
SR 193
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Parma, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnston, OH
The final approach into Johnston, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Johnston, OH
Evening in Johnston on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Hiram, OH
30 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
17 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
1h 24m 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 Johnston, OH covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 422, Greenville Road Northwest, Outerbelt South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.22 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 59.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Johnston, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Warren along the way.
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