This 216.7-mile drive from Maineville, OH to Parma, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 17 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 92% of the journey on major roads like I-71 and US 22. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, it's an economical option for a Midwest journey. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 173.7 miles on I-71, the overall drive is efficient, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two Ohio locations.
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
108.4 miles from Maineville, 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
I 71
173.7 mi
3h 9m
US 22
16.1 mi
25m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
SR 380
3.5 mi
6m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
SR 48
1.7 mi
2m
South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
1m
United States 22 and 3
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 173.7 mi, about 3h 9m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,908 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,528
Quietest
2 AM
~192 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maineville, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 48
1.7 mi·2 min·SR 48
2
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
0.9 mi·1 min·United States 22 and 3
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 22; SR 3
16 mi·25 min·US 22; SR 3
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 380
3.5 mi·6 min·SR 380
5
Turn left onto SR 73
0.2 mi·20 sec·State Route 73
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 71
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
16
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 17-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. Leaving Maineville in the morning will allow you to arrive in Parma with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 173.7 miles on I-71; if you need to stretch your legs or refuel, plan to do so before or after this segment to maintain a comfortable pace. The $34 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during longer highway stretches.
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 108.4 miles from Maineville, OH, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.7 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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 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 25m
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 Maineville, 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 Maineville, OH
This is one driving day of about 216.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Maineville, 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 173.7 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 22.4 and 200.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.4 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
7
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
8
84.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
6
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
200.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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
$33.30 one way
$66.60 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$37.56
$75.11
premium
$4.99
$42.55
$85.09
diesel
$4.80
$40.92
$81.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65
0
$22.75
$10.40
Efficient EV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
EV Truck/SUV
86.7
1
$30.34
$13.87
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Maineville, OH
Late night
in Maineville on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
W 3 to 12 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:09PM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:08PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Smoke
NW 7 to 15 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:09PM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:08PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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 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 17m 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 209.3
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 29.9
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 22.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's largely dominated by highway travel, as 92% of this route utilizes major interstates and highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-71 and US 22, with Ridge Road offering a brief change of pace. The longest continuous segment without a major road change is a substantial 173.7 miles on I-71. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, allowing for consistent speeds for most of the journey.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in.
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 216.7 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 22.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 83.1 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.8 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,203 ft770 ft
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
763 ft
Highest Point
1,203 ft
~123.8 mi in
Elevation Range
433 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maineville, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Royalton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 216.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m 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 173.7 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 83.1 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.8 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical 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 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
