The drive from Parma, OH to Paulding, OH covers 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Anthony Wayne Trail, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.96 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
86.8 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 173.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 173.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Anthony Wayne Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.6 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 16 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 91.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Anthony Wayne Trail. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
6
15.5 mi into trip|~22m in|I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
6
108.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward US 20: Maumee, 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 Paulding, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Toledo.
Ohio Turnpike
15.5 mi in|~22m|via I 480
Toledo
15.5 mi in|~22m|via I 480
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
91.6 mi
1h 38m
Anthony Wayne Trail
56.8 mi
1h 3m
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi
16m
US 127
5.7 mi
8m
Conant Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 480
1.2 mi
2m
West 54th Street
1 mi
2m
Brookpark Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 91.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Paulding, 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: ToledoUse 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
92 mi·1 hr 38 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 59Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 20
0.5 mi·44 sec·Reynolds Road
11
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Conant Street
12
Turn right onto US 24
57 mi·1 hr 3 min·Anthony Wayne Trail
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 13Toward US 127: Sherwood, Paulding
14
Turn left onto US 127
5.7 mi·8 min·US 127
15
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
66 ft·1 sec·East Jackson Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Jackson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paulding, 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 173.7 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 91.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.8 mi from Parma, OH
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.96 one way
$53.92 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.92
$59.84
premium
$4.91
$33.57
$67.14
diesel
$5.61
$38.35
$76.70
Estimated Tolls: $4.58
Ohio Turnpike
(91.6 mi)$4.58
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
$27
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.20
$6.95
EV Truck/SUV
69.5
0
$24.32
$11.12
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning
in Parma on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paulding, OH
Morning
in Paulding on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
9 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
3h 21m 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 Paulding, OH covers 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Anthony Wayne Trail, 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 86.8 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 $26.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 Paulding, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Toledo.
How this page is built
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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
