Origin
Fort Shawnee, OH
Morning in Fort Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Shawnee, 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
3h 16m
Distance
166.9 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Shawnee, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Fort Shawnee to Parma is 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 16m via US 30 and I-71, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. Expect a drive primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. With a relatively short duration and a single recommended stop, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss transition between locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.5 miles from Fort Shawnee, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 83.1 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 71 | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| Ridge Road | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| I 75 | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| East Lincoln Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 271 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Breese Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Shawnee, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Breese Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Breese Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 120
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
3
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
5
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi
·
51 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 71
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 271
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
15
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 16m duration, starting your drive in Fort Shawnee in the morning allows ample time to reach Parma before evening. While only one stop is suggested, you might consider a brief break around the halfway point for fuel or a quick stretch. Pay attention to your fuel levels, especially during the 83.1-mile stretch on US 30, to ensure you don't need to backtrack for a station. This is a manageable one-day trip, so flexibility is on your side.
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 83.5 miles from Fort Shawnee, OH, or about 1h 35m 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, OH
This is one driving day of about 166.9 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Fort Shawnee, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Fort Shawnee, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 151.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Toledo
Navigation decision point
Exit 120
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
151.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m 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
$25.90 one way
$51.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $32.26 | $64.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
83 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 16m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including an uninterrupted segment of 83.1 miles on US 30. The profile suggests a consistent pace, minimizing deviations and maximizing forward momentum. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes directness over scenic detours, keeping you on track for your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 166.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway): 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 Fort Shawnee, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Royalton.
Upper Sandusky
15.6 mi in
|
~18m
Royalton
151.1 mi in
|
~2h 50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 166.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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.
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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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.
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