This 80.5-mile drive from Columbiana, OH to Parma, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Ohio Turnpike and I-480, making it a quick connection within the Midwest region. Given its short duration and highway nature, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend about 87% of your time on major highways, so expect a consistent driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Columbiana, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
45.5 mi
48m
I 480
11.2 mi
13m
Outerbelt South Freeway
10.6 mi
13m
South Avenue
4 mi
6m
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi
3m
Market Street
1.1 mi
1m
West 54th Street
1 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 45.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbiana, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on this road
120 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Alley
63 ft·6 sec·Chestnut Alley
3
Turn right onto SR 164; SR 344
177 ft·8 sec·West Park Avenue
4
Continue on SR 164
0.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on SR 164
0.1 mi·25 sec·North Main Street
6
Continue on SR 164
4.0 mi·6 min·South Avenue
7
Turn left onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·Market Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 76
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 76 West: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 76
46 mi·48 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 187Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, StreetsboroUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·9 sec·this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi·13 min·I 480; SR 14
14
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi·3 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi·8 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
17
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi·4 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 16Toward SR 94: State RoadUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi·33 sec·State Road
20
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
21
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 1 hour and 38-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving in the late morning to avoid the peak morning commute into Parma. With no specific stops recommended and a fuel cost around $12, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks or budget concerns. Keep an eye out for the transition onto I-480, as this can sometimes be a busy interchange. Since the longest stretch is 45.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, you might consider a brief stop before or after this segment if you prefer not to drive that far without a pause.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Columbiana, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
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 Columbiana, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbiana, OH
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Columbiana, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 45.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Chestnut Alley
Turn right onto Chestnut Alley
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue
Turn right onto SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
52.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
7
78.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.99 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.87
$27.73
premium
$4.91
$15.56
$31.12
diesel
$5.61
$17.77
$35.55
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Ohio Turnpike
(45.5 mi)$2.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.27
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Columbiana, OH
Afternoon
in Columbiana on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 to 18 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
68°F
Windham, OH
40 mi in
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 61.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric journey for most of this trip, as 87% of the drive is on major roadways like the Ohio Turnpike and I-480. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a solid period of consistent travel. This profile suggests a driving experience that's largely about efficient transit rather than winding country roads. The progression will likely feel like a steady pace on well-maintained freeways, suitable for covering distance quickly.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chestnut Alley.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Chestnut Alley): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbiana, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.
Streetsboro
52.1 mi in|~1h 1m
Cleveland
66.5 mi in|~1h 19m|via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chestnut Alley): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
