Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Ottawa County, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Ottawa County, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Ottawa County, OH covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 2, Outerbelt South Freeway, Ohio Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on State Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 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
37.7 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 75.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 2 and Outerbelt South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on State Route 2.
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.
State Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 2 and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
8
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
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 Ottawa County, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo and Elyria.
Ohio Turnpike
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Toledo
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Elyria
22.3 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 2 | 46.7 mi | 51m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| I 480 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Perry Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 2
— 46.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Ottawa County, 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: Toledo
Use 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
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
10
Merge onto SR 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
11
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
47 mi
·
51 min
·
State Route 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 121
Toward SR 163: Port Clinton
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
16
Turn straight onto SR 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Perry Street
17
Turn left onto Fulton Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulton Street
18
Turn right onto East Wilcox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wilcox Road
19
Turn left onto TR 121
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Port Clinton South Road
20
Arrive at destination
TR 121
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 37.7 miles from Parma, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 49m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ottawa County, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 75.4 miles and 1h 35m.
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 State Route 2 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Parma, OH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ottawa County, OH
The final approach into Ottawa County, 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
$11.70 one way
$23.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.99 | $25.97 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.28
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Ottawa County, OH
Late night in Ottawa County on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Amherst, OH
38 mi in
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
6 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
1h 35m 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 Ottawa County, OH covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 2, Outerbelt South Freeway, Ohio Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $11.70 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 75.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 Ottawa County, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo and Elyria.
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