Origin
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Fayette, 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 51m
Distance
149 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
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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Fayette, OH
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Trip Overview
Parma, OH to Fayette, OH is 149 miles and takes about 2h 51m via Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, specifically within Ohio for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive that's almost entirely on the highway, making it a quick option for a single-day trip. If you're looking for a no-fuss way to get between these two points, this is a solid choice.
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
74.5 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 125.5 mi | 2h 14m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 66 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| I 480 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 125.5 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Fayette, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
7
Merge onto I 80
126 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 25
Toward SR 66
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 66
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 66
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 20
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 20
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 3 hours, this trip is easily doable in a single day, allowing for flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Fayette, OH with time to spare. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 125 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. While the fuel cost is estimated at $23, keep an eye on prices as you travel. Consider a brief stop around the 2-hour mark to stretch your legs before the final leg on SR 66.
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 74.5 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.5 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parma, 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 Parma, OH
This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Parma, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 125.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.5 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 143.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 10 / Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 480 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
7
143.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
SR 66
At end of road, turn right onto SR 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.12 one way
$46.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.80 | $57.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.28
Ohio Turnpike
(125.5 mi)
$6.28
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 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 | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
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.
Destination
Fayette, OH
Morning in Fayette on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Bellevue, 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
17 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
2h 51m 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 predominantly highway cruising, with 98% of the 149 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 125.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits on the turnpike section, which means plenty of opportunities for services if needed. The transition to SR 66 marks the end of the highway portion.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt South Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parma, OH and Fayette, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Toledo.
Ohio Turnpike
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Toledo
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 149 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.28 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 Fayette, 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 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayette, 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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