Origin
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Logan Elm Village, 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
3h 15m
Distance
162.1 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
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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Logan Elm Village, OH
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Trip Overview
This 162.1-mile drive from Parma to Logan Elm Village, Ohio, is a straightforward 3-hour and 15-minute journey. It's well-suited as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $25, making it an economical option. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major highways, with 76% of the drive being on interstates and main roads like I-71. This route offers a practical way to travel within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio without extensive detours.
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
81.1 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 118.3 mi | 2h 9m |
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 18.6 mi | 24m |
| Ridge Road | 14.8 mi | 24m |
| I 271 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South High Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chippewa Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Logan Elm Village, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 54th Street
2
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
3
Turn left onto SR 3
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
5
Merge onto I 271
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 271
6
Merge onto I 71
113 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 71
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 101
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 East
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge onto US 23
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
16
Continue on US 23
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Logan Elm Boulevard
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
Logan Elm Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto Chippewa Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chippewa Drive
19
Turn left onto Wyandot Drive
242 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wyandot Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Wyandot Drive
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 15-minute duration, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday. With only one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 118.3-mile stretch on I-71, as services might be more spaced out. The $25 fuel cost is an estimate, so budgeting a little extra is always wise. A practical tip is to ensure your navigation is set to include Portsmouth - Columbus Road and Ridge Road in your final approach to Logan Elm Village, as these will be your primary roads once you leave the interstate.
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 81.1 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 37m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Logan Elm Village, 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.
+
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 162.1 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 71 for about 118.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 139.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 3 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
137.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
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 101
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
137.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
7
138 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 East
8
139.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, C...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.16 one way
$50.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Logan Elm Village, OH
Morning in Logan Elm Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
81 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
6 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
3h 15m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 162.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 76% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 118.3 miles primarily on I-71, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. As you progress, the route transitions from interstate travel to more localized roads like Portsmouth - Columbus Road and Ridge Road, providing a change of pace. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially slower, more varied local road conditions as you near your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.3 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Portsmouth - Columbus Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 3 / Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 162.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.8 miles: 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.
Between Parma, OH and Logan Elm Village, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Circleville.
Grove City
137.5 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Circleville
139.8 mi in
|
~2h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 162.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.3 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 Logan Elm Village, 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 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical 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 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Logan Elm Village, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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