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Trip from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

79.6 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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city in Ohio, United States

Shelby, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Snow Road, Ridge Road, I 271 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.8 miles from Parma, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 79.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Snow Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Snow Road
Ridge Road
I 271 South
US 30
US 30 West
SR 39
Springmill Street
Springmill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Snow Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 54th Street

46 ft · 9 sec · West 54th Street
2

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Snow Road
3

Turn left onto Ridge Road

15 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
4

Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 271 South: Wadsworth
5

Merge slight left

3.5 mi · 4 min
6

Merge slight left

43 mi · 46 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
8

Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

0.4 mi · 38 sec · US 30 West: Mansfield
9

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby

0.3 mi · 45 sec · SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
11

Turn left onto Springmill Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Springmill Street
12

Continue on Springmill Road

8.1 mi · 12 min · Springmill Road
13

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Main Street
14

Turn right onto North Gamble Street

33 ft · 1 sec · North Gamble Street
15

Arrive at your destination

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 39.8 miles from Parma, OH, or about 51m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.8 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelby, 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 79.6 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.8 mi from Parma, OH · 51m into the drive

Downtown Ashland, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, OH

40 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

Brunswick, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shelby, OH

The final approach into Shelby, 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

$12.35 one way

$24.71 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $13.71 $27.42
premium $4.91 $15.38 $30.77
diesel $5.61 $17.57 $35.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Late night in Parma on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shelby, OH

Late night in Shelby on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Ashland, OH

40 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

10 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 43m 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 Shelby, OH covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Snow Road, Ridge Road, I 271 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 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 $12.35 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.
The drive from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parma, OH to Shelby, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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