Road Trips from Parma, OH
Looking for a quick getaway from Parma, OH? You've got options ranging from short hops to longer excursions. Several nearby destinations are within a two-hour drive, offering a mix of highway and surface streets, with Cuyahoga Valley National Park accessible on most of these. For a more substantial trip, you can reach destinations over 100 miles away, some with historical parks, or even plan for a longer 4-5 hour drive into flatter terrain. This makes Parma a good starting point for both day trips and longer explorations.
Total Routes
76
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
58
Under 2 hours
28 total in this range
Plymouth, OH
1h 40m70.9 mi one way
At 1.7 hours and 70.9 miles, this trip offers a blend of highway and surface roads. It shares the advantage of proximity to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, similar to other shorter drives. The mixed terrain profile offers a slight variation from purely highway routes.
Fitchville, OH
1h 17m56 mi one way
This 56-mile trip takes about 1.3 hours primarily on highways, making it one of the quickest options. Like many nearby destinations, it provides access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Its short duration makes it perfect for a brief outing.
Pepper Pike, OH
28m18.3 mi one way
At just 18.3 miles and 0.5 hours, this is the shortest trip available, ideal for a very quick escape. It’s mostly a highway drive with a drive score of 8. You'll also be close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Avon Center, OH
33m20.4 mi one way
This 20.4-mile trip clocks in at 0.6 hours, making it another very accessible option. It’s a mostly highway drive with a solid drive score of 8. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also nearby, offering a natural break.
South Russell, OH
37m20.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
36 total in this range
Scott, OH
3h 36m184.7 mi one way
For a longer journey, this 184.7-mile trip takes 3.6 hours and scores a perfect 10 for its drive. It’s a mostly highway route, but unlike many shorter options, it does not list any nearby parks.
Malaga, OH
3h132.9 mi one way
Portage, OH
2h 16m110.6 mi one way
This 110.6-mile drive takes 2.3 hours and is predominantly highway. It offers access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, providing a natural destination point. It's a good mid-range option for distance and drive type.
Logan Elm Village, OH
3h 15m162.1 mi one way
Covering 162.1 miles over 3.3 hours, this route is mostly highway. It stands out by offering access to two parks: Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, making it a more historically rich option than many others.
Northridge, OH
3h 19m167.2 mi one way
This 167.2-mile trip takes 3.3 hours primarily on highways. It offers the most park access among the longer drives, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Union City, OH
4h 41m233 mi one way
This 233-mile trip is the longest option, taking 4.7 hours mostly on highways. It features mostly flat terrain and includes access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s the most substantial drive available.
Hillsboro, OH
4h 6m197.5 mi one way
At 197.5 miles and 4.1 hours, this is a long, mostly highway drive. It offers access to multiple parks, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, making it a destination rich in historical sites.
Athens, OH
4h 1m203.9 mi one way
Cincinnati, OH
4h 34m237.4 mi one way
Camden, OH
4h 35m235.5 mi one way
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Union City, OH
4h 41m233 mi one way
Scott, OH
3h 36m184.7 mi one way
Malaga, OH
3h132.9 mi one way
Hillsboro, OH
4h 6m197.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers opportunities to explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park on many of these drives, with terrain suitable for moderate exploration.
Summer
Summer drives are ideal for utilizing the park access like Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with most routes being highway-focused for efficient travel.
Fall
The fall season is well-suited for the mostly highway routes, especially those leading to historical parks like Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter travel favors the predominantly highway routes, though park access may be limited depending on conditions.
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