Spanning 222.4 miles across the heart of Ohio, this trip from Lewisburg to Parma is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-70 East, I-670 East, and the North Innerbelt to reach your destination. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it remains an affordable trek for solo travelers or families alike. Both ends of the trip sit firmly within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you transition from the western side of the state toward the Cleveland area.
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
108.6 miles from Lewisburg, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
110.9 mi
2h
I 70
80.9 mi
1h 28m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
I 670
4.3 mi
5m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
North Commerce Street
0.7 mi
1m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 110.9 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 503
0.7 mi·1 min·North Commerce Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
3
Merge onto I 70
11 mi·11 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
21 mi·23 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 71
111 mi·2 hr·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 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse 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
Planning for this 3.5-hour trip is simple, though you should account for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Given the nature of the local roads, leaving outside of peak traffic hours will help you maintain a smoother pace. Keep that $33 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than steady highway cruising. Since this is a one-day excursion, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Always double-check your GPS before heading out on the North Innerbelt, as navigating these specific local junctions is the most critical part of the final leg of your journey.
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 108.6 miles from Lewisburg, OH, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 2h 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 16m
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 Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, OH
This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Lewisburg, 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 110.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 201.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.8 mi into trip|~13m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
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86.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
201.3 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
$33.71 one way
$67.42 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.41
$74.82
premium
$4.91
$41.98
$83.96
diesel
$5.61
$47.96
$95.91
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 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
EV Truck/SUV
86.9
1
$30.41
$13.90
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Lewisburg, OH
Late night
in Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
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
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
4h 8m 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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 22.5
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 209.7
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. Unlike long-haul interstate stretches, this route features a unique profile that prioritizes local navigating over long-distance highway speeds. You will find that the road conditions shift as you move through various municipal zones, making the drive feel dynamic and interactive. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel that requires frequent adjustments. It is the type of journey where the road character changes often, keeping you engaged from start to finish.
92% 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: 110.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 217.2 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 11.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (North Innerbelt): 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.
Between Lewisburg, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Royalton.
Cleveland
86.2 mi in|~1h 35m|via North Innerbelt
Royalton
201.3 mi in|~3h 41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 217.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.9 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 11.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
