Origin
Orange, OH
Late night in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, 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
22m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Orange to Parma, Ohio, you are looking at a very manageable 15.3-mile drive. You can easily complete this journey in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route within the Midwest. Since you are traveling entirely within Ohio, there is no need to worry about regional transitions or overnight stays. This drive is designed for pure efficiency, allowing you to get from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480N | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harvard Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 422 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480N
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on CR 28
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brainard Road
2
Turn right onto Harvard Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 271; US 422
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 422; I 480N
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
11
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
12
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — 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
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Harvard Road
Turn right onto Harvard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warr...
9
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 422; I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N toward I 480 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$2.37 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive that relies heavily on I-480N and the Outerbelt South Freeway. About 70% of your time will be spent at highway speeds, providing a consistent flow for the majority of the 15.3-mile distance. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.4 miles while navigating I-480N, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition off the main highways toward West 54th Street, the pace shifts from a fast-moving interstate environment to local roads. Expect a straightforward, functional experience behind the wheel rather than a winding scenic tour.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on I 480N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480N and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harvard Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harvard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 422; I 480N): 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.
On the drive from Orange, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 422; I 480N
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on I 480N. 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 (Harvard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 422; I 480N): 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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