This route from Fort Recovery to Parma, Ohio, covers 218.7 miles and should take about 4 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey primarily using US 30, I-71, and I-75, with 79% of the drive on highways. Given the duration and distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $34. You'll remain within the Midwest region throughout your travel, making it a familiar drive for those accustomed to the area. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Ohio points.
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
109.4 miles from Fort Recovery, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 71
43.3 mi
46m
I 75
24.5 mi
26m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
US 33
12.6 mi
13m
Siegrist-Jutte Road
11.2 mi
15m
East Market Street
9 mi
10m
US 127
5.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Recovery, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 119
83 ft·3 sec·East Butler Street
2
Turn right onto SR 49
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Elm Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 49
3.7 mi·6 min·East Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto CR 80
11 mi·15 min·Siegrist-Jutte Road
5
Turn left onto US 127
5.9 mi·7 min·US 127
6
Turn right onto SR 29; SR 703
9.0 mi·10 min·East Market Street
7
Continue on US 33
13 mi·13 min·US 33
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 38BToward I 75 North: Toledo
9
Merge onto I 75
24 mi·26 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
11
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi·7 min·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 15 / Hancock Road
13
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi·39 min·US 30
14
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi·51 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
16
Merge onto I 71
43 mi·46 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
21
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
22
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 4 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single-day journey. You can depart Fort Recovery in the morning, aim to complete the 218.7-mile drive with one planned stop, and arrive in Parma by midday. The estimated fuel cost of $34 means budgeting for gas is simple. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 83.1-mile stretch on US 30, to ensure you're well-positioned for stops. Flexibility is key on a drive of this length, allowing you to adjust your departure time as needed.
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 109.4 miles from Fort Recovery, OH, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 48 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 2h 10m 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 27m
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 Fort Recovery, 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 Fort Recovery, OH
This is one driving day of about 218.7 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Fort Recovery, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 202.9 — 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|SR 49 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto SR 49 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.6 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 38B
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
5
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
202.9 mi into trip|~3h 53m 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
$33.94 one way
$67.88 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.67
$75.34
premium
$4.91
$42.27
$84.54
diesel
$5.61
$48.29
$96.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.96
$10.50
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.14
$8.75
EV Truck/SUV
87.5
1
$30.62
$14.00
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Fort Recovery, OH
Morning
in Fort Recovery on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Sunny
N 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:39PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:10PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
65°F
Shelby, OH
109 mi in
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
7 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 20m 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 211.2
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 on this drive, as 79% of it is spent on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 83.1 miles along US 30, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While predominantly highway, the route transitions between different major arteries like US 30, I-75, and I-71, providing some variation in scenery and speed. This profile means you'll likely experience a blend of open highway driving and potentially some brief moments on other road types as you navigate between these key routes.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 71. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 49 / North Elm Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 218.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 (SR 49 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fort Recovery, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
Upper Sandusky
67.4 mi in|~1h 21m
Royalton
202.9 mi in|~3h 53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 218.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 49 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
