This 248.1-mile drive from Dent to Parma, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-71 and Circle Freeway, making up 91% of the drive, with a brief stint on Ridge Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the Midwest region. You'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained highways, so plan for a comfortable ride.
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
124.1 miles from Dent, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
182 mi
3h 18m
Circle Freeway
19.8 mi
22m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi
16m
SR 350
4.3 mi
8m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
4m
Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 182 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dent, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Harrison Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West
3
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward I 275 North: DaytonUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi·2 min·Circle Freeway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
18 mi·20 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 49Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
14 mi·16 min·Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 32Toward SR 123: Morrow, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft·12 sec·SR 123
12
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi·8 min·SR 350
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi·4 min·Middleboro Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft·10 sec·Wilmington Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
16
Merge onto I 71
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 that this 4-hour and 52-minute drive is easily manageable in one day, consider departing early to maximize your time at your destination or to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $39, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 182 miles on I-71, so be mindful of that segment and plan for a break before or after it if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Circle Freeway as you approach the Parma area.
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 124.1 miles from Dent, OH, or about 2h 28m 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 55 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 54m
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 Dent, 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 Dent, OH
This is one driving day of about 248.1 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Dent, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 232.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
8
23.1 mi into trip|~28m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
38.7 mi into trip|~47m 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
116.2 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
232.3 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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
$38.50 one way
$77.01 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$42.73
$85.47
premium
$4.91
$47.95
$95.90
diesel
$5.61
$54.78
$109.55
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: 86.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.05
$11.91
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.71
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.73
$15.88
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Dent, OH
Late night
in Dent on Tuesday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
S 15 mph10% 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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 52m 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.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 242.7
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 60.7
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
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 experience for most of this 248.1-mile trip, with 91% of the route on major freeways like I-71 and Circle Freeway. This means you'll be covering distance quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 182 miles on I-71. While the focus is on efficient travel, there's a short segment on Ridge Road that might offer a slight change of pace before you rejoin the freeway network. The overall feel is one of consistent movement, ideal for making good time.
91% 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: 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 Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
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 24 significant decision points across 248.1 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Dent, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Wheeling and Royalton.
Columbus
23.1 mi in|~28m
Lebanon
38.7 mi in|~47m
Wheeling
114.5 mi in|~2h 17m|via I 71
Royalton
232.3 mi in|~4h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 248.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
