If you are planning a trip from Dover to Parma, Ohio, expect a straightforward journey covering 70.7 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $10 for fuel, as this is an efficient trip that does not require an overnight stop. Because both cities are located within the Midwest, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the duration of your travel. This route is ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel simple, direct, and budget-friendly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Dover, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
57.6 mi
1h 14m
I 77
3.6 mi
3m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Rockside Road
2.2 mi
4m
Snow Road
1.7 mi
3m
North Tuscarawas Avenue
1 mi
1m
US 250
0.3 mi
<1m
East Front Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 800
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Front Street
2
Turn right onto SR 211
1.0 mi·1 min·North Tuscarawas Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
4
Merge onto I 77; US 250
3.6 mi·3 min·I 77; US 250
5
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
7
Continue on SR 21
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 155Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, IndependenceUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
11
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 25-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any major stops along the way, allowing you to travel straight through to your destination in Parma. Keep in mind that because the route relies entirely on local roads, traffic patterns can shift; checking your GPS before you head out is a smart move to account for any unexpected congestion. With a total fuel cost of only $10, you can focus your travel budget on activities once you arrive. Take advantage of the lack of required rest stops to make good time on your journey.
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 35.3 miles from Dover, OH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Dover, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, OH
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Dover, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 57.6 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 211 / North Tuscarawas Avenue
Turn right onto SR 211 / North Tuscarawas Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5.2 mi into trip|~6m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
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 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
5
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|Rockside Road
Turn left onto Rockside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.91 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.16
$24.32
premium
$4.91
$13.64
$27.29
diesel
$5.61
$15.59
$31.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.41
$3.39
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.18
$2.82
EV Truck/SUV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 20, 2026
Origin
Dover, OH
Late night
in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate using North Tuscarawas Avenue, US 250, and South Wooster Avenue rather than relying on high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will experience steady, local traffic throughout the entire 70.7-mile distance. Since there is no extended highway cruising, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Tuscarawas Avenue. Expect a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through the local road network.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and I 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 211 / North Tuscarawas Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 211 / North Tuscarawas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 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 Dover, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Massillon, Seven Hills and Independence.
New Philadelphia, called New Philly by locals, is a small town and county seat of Tuscawaras County (which means "mouth of river") in northeastern Ohio. Its twin city, Dover, is immediately to the northwest. The two towns generally operate as one, and are covered together in this article..
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.2 miles (SR 211 / North Tuscarawas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
