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Trip from Parma, OH to South Canal, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

53 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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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Downtown South Canal, OH, OH

South Canal, OH

Shuaizhi Tian

Trip Overview

The drive from Parma, OH to South Canal, OH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Snow Road, Rockside Road, I 77 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 53 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Parma, OH to South Canal, OH is easy. At 1h 7m 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 South Canal, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Snow Road
Rockside Road
I 77 South
Willow Freeway
I 80
I 80 East
Ohio Turnpike
SR 5

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 South Canal, OH.

1

Start on West 54th Street

46 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 right toward I 77 South: Akron

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 77 South: Akron
5

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

7.8 mi · 9 min · Willow Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8

Continue straight

397 ft · 10 sec
9

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 13 sec
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 80 East: Youngstown
11

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

36 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

0.4 mi · 56 sec · SR 5
13

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 14 sec
14

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 21 sec
15

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
16

Turn left onto State Route 534

459 ft · 9 sec · State Route 534
17

Continue on Miller Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Miller Avenue
18

Continue on Ridge Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
19

Turn left onto West Broad Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Broad Street
20

Turn right onto South Canal Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Canal Street
21

Turn right onto Niles Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Niles Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Parma, OH · 33m into the drive

city in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Streetsboro, OH

27 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

Northfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Streetsboro, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Canal, OH

The final approach into South Canal, 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

$8.23 one way

$16.45 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.13 $18.26
premium $4.91 $10.24 $20.49
diesel $5.61 $11.70 $23.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Saturday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Canal, OH

Late night in South Canal on Saturday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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 7m 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 South Canal, OH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Snow Road, Rockside Road, I 77 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.23 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 South Canal, OH is easy. At 1h 7m 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 South Canal, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Parma, OH to South Canal, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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