Aberdeen, OH to Parma, OH is 255.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 71 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip primarily on interstate highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day drive. If you're looking for a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B within the state, this route fits the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.7 miles from Aberdeen, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
113.2 mi
2h 3m
US 23
56.9 mi
1h 16m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi
29m
Market Street
16.9 mi
21m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Northeast Main Street
12.1 mi
13m
South Freeway
3.6 mi
4m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 113.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 51 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,959 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,601
Quietest
2 AM
~181 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Pleasant Alley
93 ft·8 sec·Pleasant Alley
2
Turn right onto US 52; US 62 Business
224 ft·9 sec·US 52; US 62 Business
3
Turn right onto SR 41
17 mi·21 min·Market Street
4
Continue on SR 41; SR 125
0.7 mi·56 sec·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 41
12 mi·13 min·Northeast Main Street
6
Turn right onto SR 32
25 mi·29 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
8
Merge onto US 23
22 mi·31 min·US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi·44 min·US 23
Toward US 23 North: ColumbusUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi·3 min·South High Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 71
3.6 mi·4 min·South Freeway
17
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
25
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
26
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 11m estimated drive time, leaving Aberdeen, OH in the morning should allow you to reach Parma, OH before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $40, this is a manageable drive to complete in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 113.2-mile stretch on I 71, as services can be spread out on interstates. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can depart on your schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.7 miles from Aberdeen, OH, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.7 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, OH
This is one driving day of about 255.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Aberdeen, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 113.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 77.9 and 239.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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77.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
115.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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123.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
239.6 mi into trip|~4h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.25 one way
$78.49 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$44.26
$88.53
premium
$4.99
$50.14
$100.29
diesel
$4.80
$48.22
$96.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.6
0
$26.82
$12.26
Efficient EV
63.9
0
$22.35
$10.22
EV Truck/SUV
102.2
1
$35.76
$16.35
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Aberdeen, OH
Afternoon
in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 9 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 70.5
Caution: Sidewalk and parking lot repairs at Hopewell Mound Group
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 246.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 70% of the 255.4 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 113.2 miles on I 71 before needing to navigate surface roads. Expect a significant amount of interstate cruising, which means frequent exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach more populated areas later in the drive.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.2 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.9 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 255.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 77.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,314 ft516 ft
Total Climb
1,393 ft
Total Descent
1,047 ft
Highest Point
1,314 ft
~185.9 mi in
Elevation Range
798 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aberdeen, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Royalton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 255.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.2 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parma, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Parma, OH before the return drive.
