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Trip from Pittsfield, OH to Parma, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

32.6 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Pittsfield, OH, OH

Pittsfield, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

Pittsfield, OH to Parma, OH is 32.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via State Route 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio. The drive is mostly focused on highway travel, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. Given its short distance and duration, it’s a journey well-suited for a quick commute or a brief leg of a larger road trip. Plan for a simple and direct experience as you travel north.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 81% of the drive utilizing faster roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a significant stretch of 19.2 miles on State Route 10 without interruption. Expect a steady flow as you navigate between Oberlin Elyria Road and Route 20, suggesting a fairly predictable driving experience. The character is less about winding country lanes and more about efficient transit, making it a functional drive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Route 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 58 / North Ashland-Oberlin Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 58 / North Ashland-Oberlin Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 58 / North Ashland-Oberlin Road

Turn left onto SR 58 / North Ashland-Oberlin Road

Navigation decision point

7
30.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward Ridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward Ridge Road
4
30.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | CR 10 / Ridge Road

Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

6
31 mi into trip | ~39m in | SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
31.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | West 54th Street

Turn right onto West 54th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 10 19.2 mi 23m
Route 20 7.2 mi 8m
Oberlin Elyria Road 2.1 mi 2m
North Ashland-Oberlin Road 2 mi 3m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.6 mi 1m
Ridge Road 0.2 mi <1m
Wakeman Belden Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 10 — 19.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield, OH and Parma, OH.

1

Start on SR 303

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Wakeman Belden Road
2

Turn left onto SR 58

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
3

Turn right onto US 20

2.1 mi · 2 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
4

Continue on US 20

7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20
5

Continue on SR 10

19 mi · 23 min · State Route 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 15 Toward Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto CR 10

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ridge Road
8

Turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
10

Arrive at destination

West 54th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.06 one way

$10.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.62 $11.23
premium $4.91 $6.30 $12.60
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Pittsfield, OH

Evening in Pittsfield on Friday

Local time

8:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Evening in Parma on Friday

Local time

8:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance 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

23 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pittsfield, OH to Parma, OH covers 32.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 10, Route 20, Oberlin Elyria Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Pittsfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 58 / North Ashland-Oberlin Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Pittsfield, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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