Origin
Middlefield, OH
Late night in Middlefield on Wednesday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlefield, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlefield, OH
Israyosoy S.
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Middlefield, OH to Parma, OH is 42.3 miles and takes about 1 hour via US 422 and I-480N, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a quick and efficient option for moving between these areas. It's a practical choice for a quick trip without needing overnight accommodations, allowing for easy scheduling.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 422 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Ravenna Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| SR 87 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Kinsman Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West High Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 422
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 87
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Kinsman Road
4
Continue on SR 87
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Center Street
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 87
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 87
6
Continue on SR 87
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 87
7
Turn left onto SR 44
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Ravenna Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
9
Merge onto US 422
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
17
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
18
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Middlefield, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 87 / West High Street
Turn left onto SR 87 / West High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Turn left onto SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 422
Merge onto US 422
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
7
40.1 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$6.50 one way
$12.99 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.98 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Wednesday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Bainbridge, OH
21 mi in
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
1 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 65% highway, so you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.4 miles on US 422. You'll transition from US 422 to Ravenna Road before merging onto I-480N, where you'll notice more frequent exits and increased traffic density as you approach Parma. The latter part of the route involves merging and navigating urban-influenced highway travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on US 422.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 422 and Ravenna Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 87 / West High Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (SR 87 / West High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,195 ft
600 ft
Total Climb
433 ft
Total Descent
695 ft
Highest Point
1,195 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
595 ft
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 Middlefield, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
28.7 mi in
|
~41m
Toledo
28.7 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Middlefield, OH
Full guide →Middlefield is a village in Geauga County. Middlefield is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement, and its significant manufacturing base, which includes Gold Key Processing, Duncan Toys and KraftMaid.
Arriving in Parma, OH
Full guide →Founded 1816
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 422. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 87 / West High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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