Kingston, OH to Parma, OH is 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 28m via I 71 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a pretty straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route. Plan for about three and a half hours of driving time, not including any stops you might want to make along the way.
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
85.6 miles from Kingston, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
113.2 mi
2h 3m
US 23
23.1 mi
30m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
SR 361
4.7 mi
8m
South Freeway
3.6 mi
4m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
South High Street
2.6 mi
3m
South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 113.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Ing Street
139 ft·11 sec·West Ing Street
2
Turn left onto SR 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on SR 159
0.2 mi·21 sec·State Route 159
4
Turn left onto SR 361
2.3 mi·4 min·SR 361
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 361
2.3 mi·4 min·SR 361
6
Turn right onto US 23
23 mi·30 min·US 23
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi·3 min·South High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 71
3.6 mi·4 min·South Freeway
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
22
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
23
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under four hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You could aim for a morning departure to arrive in Parma with plenty of afternoon time. There's only one recommended stop, so you can be flexible with your timing. Given the longest stretch is over 100 miles, ensure you have adequate fuel before departing Kingston, as you'll be on the interstate for a significant portion of the drive.
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 85.6 miles from Kingston, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 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 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.6 miles or 1h 46m 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 45m
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, OH
This is one driving day of about 171.3 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Kingston, 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 113.2 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 31.1 and 155.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.1 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
33.1 mi into trip|~46m 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 slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
7
33.3 mi into trip|~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
39.3 mi into trip|~55m 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
155.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
$26.59 one way
$53.17 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.51
$59.01
premium
$4.91
$33.11
$66.21
diesel
$5.61
$37.82
$75.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
Efficient EV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
EV Truck/SUV
68.5
0
$23.98
$10.96
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kingston, OH
Afternoon
in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
3h 28m 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.
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 159.4
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 71 and US 23. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 113.2 miles on I 71. Expect a profile that emphasizes speed and directness over winding country roads. While the majority is highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you navigate through different road types.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.2 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.1 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 19 significant decision points across 171.3 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 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Kingston, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Royalton.
Wheeling
30.8 mi in|~43m
Columbus
33.1 mi in|~46m
Royalton
155.4 mi in|~3h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 171.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.2 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 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
