Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Spring Valley, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
227 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 227 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, SR 7, State Route 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.5 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 227 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.8 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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
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~30m in
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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
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~1h 25m in
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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.
6
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
173.6 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athe...
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 Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.
Pomeroy
173.6 mi in
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~3h 23m
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via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 91.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| SR 7 | 36.9 mi | 43m |
| State Route 21 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Corridor D | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| US 62 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| US 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 91.8 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Spring Valley, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft
·
5 sec
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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 left at fork onto I 77
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
12
Turn right onto US 50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Corridor D
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
14
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
9.6 mi
·
11 min
16
Continue on SR 7
10 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
17
Turn right onto SR 735
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 735
18
Merge onto US 35
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 35
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
20
Turn straight onto SR 160
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
SR 160
21
Turn straight onto SR 160
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 160
Toward SR 160 South, SR 160 North: Gallipolis, Vinton
22
Turn right
77 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn left
304 ft
·
24 sec
24
Turn right
213 ft
·
15 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.5 miles from Parma, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.5 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 227 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 77 for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.5 mi from Parma, OH · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.5 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 91.8 miles.
Arriving in Spring Valley, OH
The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.23 one way
$70.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $39.10 | $78.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.90 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.86 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.78 | $14.53 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Spring Valley, OH
Late night in Spring Valley on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 6:41PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
114 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
6 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Spring Valley, OH covers 227 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, State Route 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.5 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 $35.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227 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 Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.
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