Trip from Parma, OH to Range, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 71, Ridge Road, Federal Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 83.2 miles from Parma, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

166.4 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 6m ★

6 AM

3h 18m

8 AM

3h 42m

10 AM

3h 27m

12 PM

3h 24m

3 PM

3h 28m

5 PM

3h 41m

8 PM

3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parma, OH to Range, OH covers 166.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Ridge Road, Federal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.82 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

83.2 miles from Parma, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 166.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 166.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Ridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.9 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Snow Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 166.4 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: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Snow Road

Turn left onto Snow Road

Navigation decision point

6

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 3 / Ridge Road

Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

19.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

155.1 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84 Toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London

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 Range, OH, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.

London

155.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	135.9 mi	2h 28m
Ridge Road	14.8 mi	24m
Federal Street	8.3 mi	14m
I 271	3.5 mi	4m
London-Circleville Road	2.7 mi	4m
Snow Road	0.6 mi	1m
West 54th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 135.9 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Range, OH.

1

Start on West 54th Street

47 ft · 8 sec · West 54th Street

2

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Snow Road

3

Turn left onto SR 3

15 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

Use the left lane.

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

5

Merge onto I 271

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 271

6

Merge onto I 71

113 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

23 mi · 25 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 84 Toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London Use the slight right lane.

9

Turn left onto SR 56

2.7 mi · 4 min · London-Circleville Road

10

Turn right onto SR 323

8.3 mi · 14 min · Federal Street

11

Arrive at destination

SR 323

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 83.2 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.9 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 37 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Range, 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 166.4 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 I 71 for about 135.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.2 mi from Parma, OH · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

83 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

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.2 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.9 miles.

Arriving in Range, OH

The final approach into Range, 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 Range, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 11.5

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 166.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.82 one way

$51.65 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$28.66	$57.32
premium	$4.91	$32.16	$64.32
diesel	$5.61	$36.74	$73.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.9	$17.47	$7.99
Efficient EV	41.6	$14.56	$6.66
EV Truck/SUV	66.6	$23.30	$10.65

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Night in Parma on Thursday

Local time

11:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Range, OH

Night in Range on Thursday

Local time

11:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

83 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

14 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

3h 18m 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 Range, OH covers 166.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Ridge Road, Federal Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.2 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 $25.82 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 166.4 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: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Parma, OH to Range, OH, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

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