Origin
Parma, OH
Night in Parma on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
155.5 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Reno, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Parma, OH to Reno, OH covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, State Route 21, Willow Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.13 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
77.8 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 155.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and State Route 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.8 miles on I 77.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and State Route 21. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in near SR 21 / State Route 21.
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 155.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.1 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 7: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 7 North: New Matamoras
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 80.8 mi | 1h 26m |
| State Route 21 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| US 62 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Pike Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Rockside Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Reno, OH.
Start on West 54th Street
Turn right onto Snow Road
Continue on Rockside Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21
Continue on US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 7
Continue on SR 7
Continue on SR 7
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Parma, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 155.5 miles and 3h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.8 mi from Parma, OH · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 miles.
The final approach into Reno, 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 Reno, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.13 one way
$48.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $26.78 | $53.57 |
| premium | $4.91 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Parma on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Reno on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
49°F
Dover, OH
78 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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