Origin
Creston, OH
Morning in Creston on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creston, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Creston, OH
Kostiantyn Zavhorodnii
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.5-mile drive from Creston, OH to Parma, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 49 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it requires no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Ridge Road, I-71, and I-271, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this journey is quite budget-friendly. Both origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Ohio, providing a familiar landscape throughout your travels. This makes it an ideal choice for a quick local trip or an easy connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| I 71 | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Wooster Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 76 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— 14.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creston, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on CR 70
87 ft
·
7 sec
·
Burbank Street
2
Turn left onto SR 3
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on SR 3
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wooster Pike
4
Continue on SR 3
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pleasant Street
5
Continue on SR 3
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto SR 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on SR 3
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wooster Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge onto I 76; US 224
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76; US 224
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 71
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 271
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
16
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Creston, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 3 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 3 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 271
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
5
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 94 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 94 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 34.5-mile route, with approximately 40% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on Ridge Road, offering a sustained period of travel before transitioning to other roads. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between the more rural feel of Ridge Road and the faster pace of interstate travel on I-71 and I-271. This blend means you'll experience both straightforward cruising and more dynamic highway segments.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Ridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 3 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 3 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Creston, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
18.7 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Ridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SR 3 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Parma, OH
More trips to Parma, OH
Explore more options from Creston, OH or browse trips ending in Parma, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.