The drive from Parma, OH to Sunbury, OH covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Ridge Road, State Route 61 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.8 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 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.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 108.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 108.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Ridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.8 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Snow Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Snow Road
Turn left onto Snow Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 3 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
Navigation decision point
Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
5
19.2 mi into trip|~30m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
99.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
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 140
Toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
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 Sunbury, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Gilead along the way.
Mount Gilead
99.1 mi in|~1h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
79.8 mi
1h 25m
Ridge Road
14.8 mi
24m
State Route 61
8.9 mi
12m
I 271
3.5 mi
4m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
Columbus Street
0.4 mi
1m
Cherry Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West 54th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 79.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Sunbury, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft·8 sec·West 54th Street
2
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
3
Turn left onto SR 3
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
5
Merge onto I 271
3.5 mi·4 min·I 271
6
Merge onto I 71
80 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 140Toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount GileadUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 61
4.6 mi·6 min·State Route 61
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 61
271 ft·4 sec·State Route 61
10
Continue on SR 61
4.3 mi·5 min·State Route 61
11
Continue on Columbus Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Columbus Street
12
Turn left onto SR 37
203 ft·2 sec·Cherry Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 37
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 54.4 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.8 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunbury, 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 108.7 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Parma, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 79.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.4 mi from Parma, OH
· 1h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.8 miles.
Arriving in Sunbury, OH
The final approach into Sunbury, 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 Sunbury, 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
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$18.72
$37.45
premium
$4.91
$21.01
$42.02
diesel
$5.61
$24.00
$48.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
EV Truck/SUV
43.5
0
$15.22
$6.96
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sunbury, OH
Late night
in Sunbury on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Ashland, OH
54 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
21 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 10m 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 Sunbury, OH covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Ridge Road, State Route 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.4 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 $16.87 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 straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Sunbury, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Gilead along the way.
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.
