Origin
Mingo Junction, OH
Morning in Mingo Junction on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mingo Junction, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
131.5 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This 131.5-mile drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Parma, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend about 2 hours and 42 minutes on the road, primarily using US 30 and the Ohio Turnpike, with a small portion on SR 7. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, making it an economical trip. Given its manageable length and highway nature, this route is perfect for a day trip, offering a direct path through the Midwest without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Mingo Junction, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 33m |
| SR 7 | 24.1 mi | 34m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| River Lake Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 33.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Stanton Avenue
60 ft
·
2 sec
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Stanton Avenue
2
Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft
·
27 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft
·
16 sec
·
Standard Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
279 ft
·
7 sec
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McLister Avenue
5
Turn left onto Commercial Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Merge onto SR 7
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 7
8
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft
·
14 sec
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Slack Street
9
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
10
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
143 ft
·
4 sec
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Franklin Avenue
11
Turn left onto SR 7
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 7
13
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 7
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 7
15
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
River Lake Highway
16
Continue on US 30; SR 11
34 mi
·
36 min
·
US 30; SR 11
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
18
Merge onto I 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
19
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
21
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
23
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.
24
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
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I 480; SR 14
25
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
26
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.
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
31
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
32
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to refuel and stretch your legs, as the longest continuous driving segment is 33.6 miles on US 30. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is quite budget-friendly. To make the most of this efficient drive, consider leaving in the morning to arrive with plenty of daylight. Keep an eye on the Ohio Turnpike for any potential toll information as you travel.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Mingo Junction, OH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, OH
This is one driving day of about 131.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mingo Junction, 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 US 30 for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Mingo Junction, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 129.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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McLister Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
71.1 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
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 80 West, I 76 East
9
103.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
7
129.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
$20.41 one way
$40.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.41 | $50.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)
$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
18 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
2h 42m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 113.3
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches of US 30, the Ohio Turnpike, and SR 7, facilitating a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 33.6 miles on US 30, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While primarily highway, the mix of these main roads offers a varied, yet consistently efficient, driving experience. This drive is characterized by its focus on covering distance smoothly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near McLister Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 131.5 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 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 71.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles: 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 Mingo Junction, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.
Streetsboro
103.1 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Cleveland
117.4 mi in
|
~2h 22m
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via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 131.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 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.
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 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 71.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles: 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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