Origin
Leavittsburg, OH
Late night in Leavittsburg on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Parma, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavittsburg, OH
Christiyana Krüger
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Leavittsburg to Parma, you are looking at a straightforward 56.3-mile journey across Northeast Ohio. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, the drive is efficient and predictable. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the short duration allows for easy round-trip planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| SR 5 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 21.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavittsburg, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Caleb Road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
Caleb Road
2
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leavitt Road
3
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Market Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5; SR 82
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
13
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
19
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
20
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Leavittsburg, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
42.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Ohio Turnpike
(21.7 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 14 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
2 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 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your time spent on major routes including the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt South Freeway. The experience is defined by high-speed efficiency rather than winding backroads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Ohio Turnpike, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles. Expect a consistent interstate pace as you transition between these primary arteries. The road character remains functional and fast-paced, designed specifically to minimize travel time through the region.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leavittsburg, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.
Streetsboro
27.9 mi in
|
~33m
Cleveland
42.2 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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