The drive from Parma, OH to Lisbon, OH covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 14, Outerbelt East Freeway, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on SR 14.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.78 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 75.9 miles, with most of the trip on SR 14 and Outerbelt East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.5 miles on SR 14.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 14 and Outerbelt East Freeway. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key points
These 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.
6
11.5 mi into trip|~16m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
15.2 mi into trip|~21m in|I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
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 Lisbon, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.
Youngstown
15.2 mi in|~21m|via I 271; I 480
Ravenna
27.9 mi in|~36m|via SR 14
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 14
23.5 mi
35m
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi
16m
Outerbelt South Freeway
10.2 mi
12m
South Lincoln Avenue
8.5 mi
12m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi
12m
US 62
3.5 mi
5m
State Route 14
3.4 mi
5m
West 54th Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 14
— 23.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Lisbon, 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 right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi·3 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi·20 sec·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-BToward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi·14 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23AToward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 14
24 mi·35 min·SR 14
Toward RavennaUse the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 14
422 ft·10 sec·State Route 14
14
Continue on SR 14
3.4 mi·4 min·State Route 14
15
Continue on SR 14
8.3 mi·12 min·Cleveland East Liverpool Road
16
Continue on SR 14
0.7 mi·1 min·Benton Road
17
Turn right onto US 62; SR 45
3.5 mi·5 min·US 62; SR 45
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 45
8.5 mi·12 min·South Lincoln Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
SR 164
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Parma, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lisbon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parma, OH
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 14 for about 23.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lisbon, OH
The final approach into Lisbon, 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 18.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.78 one way
$23.56 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.07
$26.15
premium
$4.91
$14.67
$29.34
diesel
$5.61
$16.76
$33.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lisbon, OH
Afternoon
in Lisbon on Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Lisbon, OH covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 14, Outerbelt East Freeway, 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 37.9 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 $11.78 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 75.9 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Between Parma, OH and Lisbon, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
