Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
130.1 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
The drive from Parma, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 130.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Snow Road, Rockside Road, I 77 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.19 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 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 130.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 130.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parma, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parma, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Road | — | — |
| Rockside Road | — | — |
| I 77 South | — | — |
| Willow Freeway | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 11 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Mingo Junction, OH.
Start on West 54th Street
Turn right onto Snow Road
Continue on Rockside Road
Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
Merge slight left
Continue on River Lake Highway
Take the exit slight right
Take the exit straight
Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Continue on North 4th Street
Turn left onto Slack Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward Logan Avenue
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
Turn right onto Commercial Street
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
Arrive at your 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 20m 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 Mingo Junction, 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 130.1 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Parma, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.19 one way
$40.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
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: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.33 |
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
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Mingo Junction on Friday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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