Origin
Silver Lake, OH
Evening in Silver Lake on Thursday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Lake, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Lake, OH
Esther Höfling
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Lake, OH to Parma, OH covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on Willow Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
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 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
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 173
Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
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 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silver Lake, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown, Akron, Seven Hills and Independence.
Ohio Turnpike: Toledo
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Youngstown
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Akron
15.6 mi in
|
~21m
Seven Hills
25.1 mi in
|
~35m
Independence
25.1 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Akron Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Rockside Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Graham Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harriett Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Oakridge Drive
21 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oakridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Harriett Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Harriett Road
3
Continue on Harriett Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Harriett Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Harriett Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harriett Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Graham Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Graham Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 8 North
7
Merge onto SR 8
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Akron Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 80
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 173
Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 77
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Willow Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
18
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Ohio Turnpike
(6.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
5:44 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
9 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
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 Silver Lake, OH to Parma, OH covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Silver Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Silver Lake, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown, Akron, Seven Hills and Independence.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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