New Lexington, OH to Parma, OH is 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 18m via I 71 and Ohio State Route 13, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest and entirely within Ohio, offering a straightforward journey. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a single day, and you'll likely find the travel experience to be a mix of efficient highway cruising and some local road navigation. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical and relatively quick connection between these two Ohio locations.
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
74.6 miles from New Lexington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
51.6 mi
55m
Ohio State Route 13
18.9 mi
28m
Cassell Road
16 mi
18m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi
18m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
SR 13
8.4 mi
12m
Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 51.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington, OH and Parma, OH.
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Start on this road
105 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Brown Street
177 ft·12 sec·West Brown Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi·36 sec·North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 13; SR 37
323 ft·12 sec·Monument Street
5
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Broadway Street
6
Turn right onto SR 13
8.0 mi·11 min·SR 13
7
Continue on SR 13
2.2 mi·3 min·North Columbus Street
8
Continue on SR 13
19 mi·28 min·Ohio State Route 13
9
Continue on SR 13
0.2 mi·27 sec·West National Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi·44 sec·South 4th Street
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
87 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
12
Continue on SR 13
467 ft·7 sec·North 4th Street
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
94 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
14
Continue on SR 13
459 ft·9 sec·North 4th Street
15
Continue on SR 13
13 mi·18 min·Mount Vernon Road
16
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
17
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
18
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi·1 min·North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on SR 13
16 mi·18 min·Cassell Road
23
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi·7 min·Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 169Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the left lane.
25
Merge onto I 71
52 mi·55 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
30
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
31
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over three hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to budget around $23 for fuel, so ensure your tank is full before you leave New Lexington. While there's only one suggested stop, you can take advantage of the shorter drive time to make additional breaks as needed. Pay attention to your GPS as you transition between I 71 and the state routes, as these changes can sometimes be subtle but are crucial for staying on track.
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 74.6 miles from New Lexington, OH, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 47m 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 39m
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 New Lexington, 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 New Lexington, OH
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from New Lexington, 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 51.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Brown Street
Turn left onto West Brown Street
Navigation decision point
6
55.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
133.4 mi into trip|~2h 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
$23.16 one way
$46.31 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.70
$51.40
premium
$4.91
$28.84
$57.67
diesel
$5.61
$32.94
$65.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.97
EV Truck/SUV
59.7
0
$20.89
$9.55
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
New Lexington, OH
Morning
in New Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Johnstown, OH
75 mi in
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
20 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
3h 18m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 55% of the journey on highways, primarily I 71. You'll encounter stretches that are conducive to steady progress, including one uninterrupted segment of 51.6 miles on I 71. The route also incorporates local roads like Ohio State Route 13 and Cassell Road, which will likely offer a different pace and driving experience compared to the interstate. Expect the road to transition from faster highway driving to more varied conditions as you get closer to your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Brown Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 149.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 (West Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 New Lexington, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
133.4 mi in|~2h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.6 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: near the start (West Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
