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Trip from Parma, OH to Hudson, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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city in Summit County, Ohio

Hudson, OH

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Trip Overview

Parma to Hudson is 25.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Willow Freeway and Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within the Midwest and Ohio, making it a straightforward and convenient journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment. It offers a practical way to travel between these two Ohio locations, prioritizing efficiency over extensive sightseeing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Willow Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
Ohio Turnpike 6.7 mi 7m
West Streetsboro Street 2.6 mi 4m
Rockside Road 2.1 mi 3m
Snow Road 1.7 mi 3m
Akron Expressway 0.8 mi <1m
East Streetsboro Road 0.1 mi <1m
West 54th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Willow Freeway — 7.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Hudson, 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

7.8 mi · 9 min · Willow Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 146 Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 80

6.7 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Merge onto SR 8

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 12 Toward SR 303: Hudson, Peninsula Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto SR 303

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Streetsboro Road
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on SR 303

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Streetsboro Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

SR 303

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
12.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
20.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron
8
20.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward SR 303: Hudson, Peninsula

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 12 Toward SR 303: Hudson, Peninsula

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.94 one way

$7.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.38 $8.75
premium $4.91 $4.91 $9.82
diesel $5.61 $5.61 $11.22

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Ohio Turnpike (6.7 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 18 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Hudson, OH

Morning in Hudson on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

27 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

37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Willow Freeway and the Ohio Turnpike, which are designed for faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 7.8 miles on the Willow Freeway, offering a good flow for a significant portion of your trip. As you approach your destination, expect the road character to shift from these main arteries to local streets like West Streetsboro Street, requiring more attention as you navigate into Hudson.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Willow Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in.

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 13 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Parma, OH and Hudson, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo, Akron and Peninsula.

Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown

11.8 mi in | ~17m

Toledo

11.8 mi in | ~17m

Akron

21.5 mi in | ~31m | via SR 8

Peninsula

22.3 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Willow Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 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 Hudson, 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: at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Hudson, 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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