Origin
Polk, OH
Night in Polk on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Polk, 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
1h 11m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Polk, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Polk to Parma is 52.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it less of a high-speed transit and more of a community-focused journey. It's a straightforward, short hop perfect for a single day with minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 6% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on roads like the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, Ridge Road, and County Road 620. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 22.3 miles on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where you'll be actively steering and navigating through local terrain, rather than cruising on a consistent interstate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 89 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (SR 89 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (County Road 620): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 42 / Rainbow Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 89 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 89 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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County Road 620
Turn right onto County Road 620
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 42 / Rainbow Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 42 / Rainbow Highway
Navigation decision point
8
36.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
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 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
5
36.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 94 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 94 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Polk, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
36.6 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway | 22.3 mi | 23m |
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| County Road 620 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Ruff Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Elyria Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Congress Street
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Congress Street
2
Turn left onto SR 89
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto County Road 620
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 620
4
Continue on TR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Wiley Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 42
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rainbow Highway
6
Turn right onto TR 247
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Flemming Road
7
Turn left onto Equity Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Equity Street
8
Turn right onto SR 301
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on SR 301
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elyria Road
10
Turn left onto CR 102
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruff Road
11
Turn right onto SR 539
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Congress Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge onto I 71
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 271
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
18
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Polk, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Polk, 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
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Parma on Friday
Local time
11:44 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
10 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 11m 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 Polk, OH to Parma, OH covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, Ridge Road, County Road 620. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Polk, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.13 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 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (SR 89 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (County Road 620): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 42 / Rainbow Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Polk, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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