Origin
Doylestown, OH
Late night in Doylestown on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doylestown, 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
48m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doylestown, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Doylestown to Parma, Ohio, you are looking at an efficient 35.6-mile drive that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a highly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locations. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it serves as a reliable commute or a simple afternoon outing. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major roads, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 21 | 28.2 mi | 33m |
| Rockside Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Akron Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Gates Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Portage Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Marion Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 28.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Marion Street
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Marion Street
2
Turn left onto North Portage Street
415 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Portage Street
3
Turn left onto Gates Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gates Street
4
Turn right onto SR 585
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Akron Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
6
Merge onto SR 21
28 mi
·
33 min
·
SR 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
10
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Doylestown, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.6 — 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
|
North Portage Street
Turn left onto North Portage Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 585 / Akron Road
Turn right onto SR 585 / Akron Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 21
Merge onto SR 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
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
Late night in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 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
48m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 79% of this 35.6-mile journey is spent on high-speed roads. Your time behind the wheel will be dominated by a significant 28.2-mile stretch on SR 21, which provides the bulk of the driving experience. As you transition from the initial stretches of SR 21 onto Rockside Road and Akron Road, the character of the drive shifts from open highway to more localized navigation. This route prioritizes speed and directness, making it a functional, no-nonsense path rather than a winding scenic tour. You will find that the road remains predictable, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm for nearly the entire duration.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and Rockside Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Portage Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 (North Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 585 / Akron Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Doylestown, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Seven Hills and Independence.
Seven Hills
31.3 mi in
|
~39m
Independence
31.3 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 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: near the start (North Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 585 / Akron Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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