Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to South Russell, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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South Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 20.7-mile drive from Parma to South Russell, Ohio, is a quick trip, estimated to take about 37 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it’s an easy addition to your plans within the Midwest region. It’s perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you to cover the distance without needing an overnight stay. The journey primarily utilizes Outerbelt South Freeway, Miles Road, and Bentleyville Road, offering a mixed driving experience. This route is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for local travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 39% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 8 miles along the Outerbelt South Freeway. This section will likely feel like a typical freeway commute, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to roads like Miles Road and Bentleyville Road, the character of the drive will shift, potentially offering more local road driving before reaching your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
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 1
Toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heigh...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parma, OH and South Russell, OH, road signs point toward Warren, Randall and Bedford Heights.
Warren
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 480N
Randall
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
Bedford Heights
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Miles Road | 5.5 mi | 12m |
| Bentleyville Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Orange Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bell Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bell Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and South Russell, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1
Toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 11
5.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Miles Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Bentleyville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bentleyville Road
12
Continue on Bentleyville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bentleyville Road
13
Continue on CR 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Orange Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
15
Continue on Cleveland Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cleveland Street
16
Turn left onto Bell Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bell Street
17
Continue on Bell Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bell Road
18
Arrive at destination
Bell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
South Russell, OH
Late night in South Russell on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
37m 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 Russell, OH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Miles Road, Bentleyville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.21 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parma, OH and South Russell, OH, road signs point toward Warren, Randall and Bedford Heights.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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 OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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