Origin
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Copley, 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
34m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Copley, OH
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Trip Overview
Parma to Copley is 25.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Willow Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on freeways, making it ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this route is easily manageable within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Rockside Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Route 21 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Copley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Cleveland Massillon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Copley, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 54th Street
2
Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
3
Continue on Rockside Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockside Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
5
Merge onto I 77
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 162
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Copley Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 162; CH 17
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
10
Arrive at destination
CH 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Snow Road
Turn right onto Snow Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 77 / Willow Freeway
Merge onto I 77 / Willow Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 21 / State Route 21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
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 SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 162; CH 17 / South Cleveland Massillon Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 162; CH 17 / South Cleveland Massillon Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Copley, OH
Morning in Copley on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
34m 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 route is primarily highway, with 81% of it on freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 19.1 miles on Willow Freeway. Expect consistent highway driving for the bulk of the trip. You'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of the drive, which should take around 34 minutes in total.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and Rockside Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Snow Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Willow Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Copley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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