Origin
Perry, OH
Evening in Perry on Thursday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perry, OH to Parma, OH covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeland Freeway, Innerbelt, Jennings Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Lakeland Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 44.1 miles, with most of the trip on Lakeland Freeway and Innerbelt. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.5 miles on Lakeland Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeland Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lakeland Freeway and Innerbelt. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
|
I 90 / Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
36.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
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SR 176 / Jennings Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176 / Jennings Freeway toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
6
41.4 mi into trip
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~54m in
|
SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 28.5 mi | 34m |
| Innerbelt | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Jennings Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Narrows Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 71 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 28.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Narrows Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Narrows Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Ridge Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jennings Freeway
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
Use the slight left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17; SR 176
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Perry, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Perry, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parma, OH
The final approach into Parma, 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
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.52 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Thursday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
24 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
1h 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 Perry, OH to Parma, OH covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeland Freeway, Innerbelt, Jennings Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Perry, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Perry, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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