Mantua, OH to Parma, OH is 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m via SR 21 and I-77, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. This route is a practical choice for moving between these two Ohio locations efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Mantua, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
57.6 mi
1h 14m
I 77
39.2 mi
42m
Bloomfield Road
5.4 mi
9m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Rockside Road
2.2 mi
4m
Snow Road
1.7 mi
3m
Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Cadiz Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Mantua Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Mantua Road
2
Turn straight onto SR 662
1.0 mi·1 min·Boden Road
3
Turn left onto SR 209
5.4 mi·9 min·Bloomfield Road
4
Continue on SR 209
0.5 mi·53 sec·Steubenville Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 209
492 ft·17 sec·North 5th Street
6
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
7
Turn slight left onto US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
8
Continue on US 22
1.0 mi·1 min·Cadiz Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
10
Merge onto I 77
39 mi·42 min·I 77
11
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
13
Continue on SR 21
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 155Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, IndependenceUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
17
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive and any potential local errands upon arrival. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the midpoint of your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan to refuel before embarking if you're starting with a low tank. Since this is a short, highway-focused drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Mantua, OH, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Mantua, 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 Mantua, OH
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mantua, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 57.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 115.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.4 mi into trip|~13m in|SR 209 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto SR 209 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
8
49.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
111 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
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 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
5
111.3 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Rockside Road
Turn left onto Rockside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.88 one way
$35.76 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$19.84
$39.69
premium
$4.91
$22.26
$44.53
diesel
$5.61
$25.43
$50.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Mantua, OH
Morning
in Mantua on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
10:58 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
10 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
2h 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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 103.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 84% of the route on major roadways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, particularly on I-77. The longest continuous segment on a single road is 57.6 miles, which occurs on SR 21, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route incorporates some local road segments, providing a slight variation in the driving experience as you progress toward Parma.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and I 77. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near SR 209 / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 115.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.4 miles (SR 209 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Mantua, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Massillon
49.8 mi in|~1h 1m|via US 250
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (SR 209 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
