Origin
Covedale, OH
Late night in Covedale on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covedale, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
245.9 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covedale, OH
Jonathan Valdes
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Covedale, OH to Parma, OH is 245.9 miles and takes about 4h 57m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward trip across the Midwest. With 87% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without significant detours.
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
123 miles from Covedale, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 182 mi | 3h 18m |
| Northeast Expressway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| Mill Creek Expressway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| SR 350 | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Montana Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 182 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 170 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,049 veh/hr typical · worst 2,722
Quietest
2 AM
~212 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Covedale, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Western Hills Avenue
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
Western Hills Avenue
2
Turn right onto Covedale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Covedale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sidney Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sidney Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 264
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Glenway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right
204 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Boudinot Avenue
7
Turn right onto Montana Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East
9
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 10A
Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
14
Merge onto SR 126
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 32B&C
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32C
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
17
Merge onto I 71
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft
·
12 sec
·
SR 123
20
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 350
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
24
Merge onto I 71
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 271
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
33
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
34
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 57-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning allows ample time to reach Parma before evening. You'll cover 182 miles on I 71 before encountering surface roads, so plan your first stop accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $40, so ensure you have this budgeted. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most rested. Keep an eye out for the Northeast Expressway and Ridge Road as key segments within the latter half of your route.
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 123 miles from Covedale, OH, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182 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 54 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Covedale, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Covedale, OH
This is one driving day of about 245.9 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Covedale, 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 182 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123 miles from Covedale, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 230.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 264 / Glenway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 264 / Glenway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
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 32B&C
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
114 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
230.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m 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
$37.77 one way
$75.53 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $42.60 | $85.19 |
| premium | $4.98 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $54.20 | $108.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.82 | $11.80 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.43 | $15.74 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
4h 57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on I 71, which accounts for 87% of the total mileage. Expect a long stretch of highway driving, with 182 miles directly on I 71. Surface roads begin after this extensive highway segment, likely introducing more frequent exits and local traffic as you near your destination in Parma. The profile is mostly highway, so be prepared for a consistent driving experience with minimal changes in road type until the very end.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 264 / Glenway Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 245.9 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 0.4 miles (SR 264 / Glenway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,285 ft
801 ft
Total Climb
907 ft
Total Descent
934 ft
Highest Point
1,285 ft
~175.6 mi in
Elevation Range
485 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Covedale, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lebanon, Wheeling and Royalton.
Cincinnati
17.6 mi in
|
~29m
Lebanon
36.5 mi in
|
~51m
Wheeling
112.3 mi in
|
~2h 21m
|
via I 71
Royalton
230.1 mi in
|
~4h 30m
About the Cities
Starting in Covedale, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Parma, OH
Full guide →Founded 1816
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 245.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m 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 182 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 264 / Glenway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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