Parma, OH to Smithfield, OH is 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m via US 250 and State Route 21, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward trip within the Midwest region. Expect a relatively quick journey with a high percentage of highway driving. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
60 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 120.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience stretches of US 250, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 34.9 miles. While the majority of the drive is on main roads like US 250 and State Route 21, there are also segments on Willow Freeway. The character is consistent, offering a steady pace for much of the 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and State Route 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 77 / Willow Freeway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 120.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in|I 77 / Willow Freeway
Merge onto I 77 / Willow Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
23.1 mi into trip|~30m in|SR 21 / State Route 21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
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 Smithfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
81.1 mi in|~1h 43m|via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
34.9 mi
44m
State Route 21
28.7 mi
35m
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi
22m
US 62
9.8 mi
15m
Hopedale-Smithfield Road
7.9 mi
13m
Lower Clearfork Road
5.5 mi
7m
Unionvale-Kenwood Road
4.4 mi
6m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 34.9 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Smithfield, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft·5 sec·West 54th Street
2
Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
3
Continue on Rockside Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Rockside Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
5
Merge onto I 77
19 mi·22 min·Willow Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
29 mi·35 min·State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21
9.8 mi·15 min·US 62; SR 21
8
Continue on US 250
3.0 mi·3 min·US 250
9
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi·7 min·US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi·10 min·US 250
11
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
13
Turn left onto US 250
14 mi·19 min·US 250
14
Turn sharp left onto C-22
1.0 mi·1 min·County 22
15
Continue on C-22
2.3 mi·3 min·Lower Clearfork Road
16
Turn right onto C-45
0.1 mi·12 sec·Dodson Road
17
Continue on C-22
3.2 mi·4 min·Lower Clearfork Road
18
Turn right onto SR 9
0.4 mi·40 sec·Cadiz-Jewett Road
19
Turn left onto C-13
4.4 mi·6 min·Unionvale-Kenwood Road
20
Turn left onto US 22
2.8 mi·3 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
21
Take the exit onto SR 151
0.3 mi·40 sec·SR 151
22
Turn right onto SR 151
0.2 mi·18 sec·Miller Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151
237 ft·4 sec·Main Street
24
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.5 mi·48 sec·Miller Street
25
Continue on SR 151
7.9 mi·13 min·Hopedale-Smithfield Road
26
Turn right onto SR 152
0.2 mi·28 sec·Main Street
27
Turn right onto Tanner Street
68 ft·8 sec·Tanner Street
28
Turn left
88 ft·6 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 41m duration, leaving Parma, OH anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Smithfield, OH with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $19, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a major break is 34.9 miles on US 250, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that segment. Flexibility is key on this shorter drive; you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 19m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithfield, 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 120.1 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 250 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Parma, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smithfield, OH
The final approach into Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, OH.
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
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.28 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.69
$41.37
premium
$4.91
$23.21
$46.42
diesel
$5.61
$26.52
$53.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.51
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.81
$7.69
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night
in Parma on Friday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Smithfield, OH
Late night
in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
60 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
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
2h 41m 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 Smithfield, OH covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, State Route 21, Willow 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 60 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 $18.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 120.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Smithfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
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