This straightforward 70.9-mile drive from Parma to Plymouth, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes West Main Street and the Outerbelt South Freeway before transitioning to US 20, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this journey is perfect for a day trip, allowing for flexibility and minimal planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of it being highway travel. You'll begin on West Main Street, experiencing a stretch of 14.2 miles without interruption, before merging onto the Outerbelt South Freeway. The latter part of the journey shifts to US 20, providing a different feel as you make your way towards Plymouth. This blend means you'll encounter both faster-paced sections and potentially more local traffic as you progress.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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 Effort5/10
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 70.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 key points
These 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
5
2.1 mi into trip|~5m 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
15.5 mi into trip|~22m in|SR 10 / State Route 10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10 / State Route 10 toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Plymouth, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.
Oberlin
15.5 mi in|~22m|via SR 10
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Main Street
14.2 mi
19m
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi
16m
US 20
9.3 mi
13m
Route 20/State Route 301
7 mi
8m
State Route 10
6 mi
6m
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.7 mi
5m
East Main Street
3.1 mi
7m
Kipton East Road
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 14.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Plymouth, 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 left at fork onto SR 10
6.0 mi·6 min·State Route 10
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
7
Continue on US 20; SR 301
7.0 mi·8 min·Route 20/State Route 301
8
Continue on US 20
3.7 mi·5 min·Oberlin Elyria Road
9
Continue on US 20
2.9 mi·3 min·Kipton East Road
10
Turn straight onto US 20
2.0 mi·2 min·Oberlin-Norwalk Road
11
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 20
12
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto US 20
7.5 mi·10 min·US 20
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
126 ft·5 sec·US 20
15
Continue on US 20
1.8 mi·2 min·US 20
16
Continue on Cleveland Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Cleveland Road
17
Turn left onto SR 61
2.4 mi·5 min·East Main Street
18
Continue on SR 61
14 mi·19 min·West Main Street
19
Turn left onto SR 61; SR 598
2.9 mi·4 min·SR 61; SR 598
20
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
427 ft·10 sec·West Broadway Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Broadway Street
Trip Plan
For this short, 1 hour and 40-minute trip covering 70.9 miles, there's no need to rush. Leaving Parma in the morning or early afternoon allows ample time to reach Plymouth comfortably. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can decide on spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially with the estimated $11 cost, and consider a quick top-off before leaving Parma to ensure a smooth journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.2 miles on West Main Street, so plan any brief pauses accordingly.
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 35.5 miles from Parma, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 46m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, 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 70.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Main Street for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this 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
$11.00 one way
$22.01 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.21
$24.42
premium
$4.91
$13.70
$27.41
diesel
$5.61
$15.65
$31.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.3
0
$7.44
$3.40
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.20
$2.84
EV Truck/SUV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Evening
in Parma on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Plymouth, OH
Evening
in Plymouth on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
13 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
1h 40m 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 Plymouth, OH covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Outerbelt South Freeway, US 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 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 $11.00 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 70.9 miles you will encounter 9 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.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Plymouth, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.
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.
