Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Parma, OH to Trimble, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
170.9 mi
275 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Trimble, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Trimble, OH covers 170.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, State Route 21, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.52 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.4 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 170.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 170.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and State Route 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.7 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 29 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 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.9 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 15 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
|
~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
108 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
6
132.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| State Route 21 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| I 70 | 24.2 mi | 26m |
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Roseville Road | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Jefferson Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| US 62 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 36.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Trimble, 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 left at fork onto I 77
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 77
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
12
Merge onto I 70
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
14
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
16
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
356 ft
·
11 sec
·
Marietta Street
17
Turn left onto US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maysville Avenue
19
Continue on US 22; SR 93
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maysville Pike
20
Turn slight left
509 ft
·
18 sec
21
Continue on SR 93
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Roseville Road
22
Continue on SR 13
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
23
Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Town Hwy 312
24
Turn left onto SR 13
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Jefferson Street
25
Continue on SR 13; SR 78
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn slight left onto SR 13; SR 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
27
Continue on SR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Drive
28
Turn left onto SR 329
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Congress Street
29
Arrive at destination
SR 329
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 85.4 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trimble, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Parma, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 170.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.4 mi from Parma, OH · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trimble, OH
The final approach into Trimble, 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 Trimble, 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
$26.52 one way
$53.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.94 | $8.20 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Trimble, OH
Late night in Trimble on Friday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
85 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
14 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
3h 39m 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 Trimble, OH covers 170.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, State Route 21, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.4 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 $26.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.9 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.
The route from Parma, OH to Trimble, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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