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 Ohio Turnpike, SR 11, SR 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
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 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 130.1 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.8 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 33 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 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 130.1 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 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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11.8 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 146
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7
12.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
13.1 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
6
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
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 Mingo Junction, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
11.8 mi in|~17m
Toledo
11.8 mi in|~17m
Cr 18: Youngstown
59.1 mi in|~1h 11m|via I 80
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
44.8 mi
48m
SR 11
33.5 mi
36m
SR 7
22.6 mi
31m
Willow Freeway
7.8 mi
9m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
5.2 mi
7m
Dean Martin Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Rockside Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Mingo Junction, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft·5 sec·West 54th Street
2
Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
3
Continue on Rockside Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Rockside Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
5
Merge onto I 77
7.8 mi·9 min·Willow Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 146Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
397 ft·9 sec·this road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·13 sec·this road
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 80 East: YoungstownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·48 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.0 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Canfield
16
Merge onto SR 11; I 80 Alt
33 mi·36 min·SR 11; I 80 Alt
17
Continue on US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
18
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
19
Take the exit onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 7
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
21
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
22
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
23
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
24
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
25
Turn right onto SR 7
2.1 mi·3 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward Logan Avenue
27
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Logan Avenue
28
Turn right onto Commercial Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Commercial Street
29
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
386 ft·12 sec·McLister Avenue
30
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft·17 sec·Standard Avenue
31
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft·23 sec·Lincoln Avenue
32
Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
60 ft·2 sec·Stanton Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Stanton Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mingo Junction, 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 130.1 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Parma, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mingo Junction, OH
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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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
$20.19 one way
$40.38 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
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
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Ohio Turnpike
(44.8 mi)$2.24
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
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Mingo Junction, OH
Late night
in Mingo Junction on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m 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 Mingo Junction, OH covers 130.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 11, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 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 $20.19 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.
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 25 significant decision points across 130.1 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 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parma, OH and Mingo Junction, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
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.
