Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Massillon, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Massillon, OH
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Trip Overview
Parma to Massillon is 49.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via State Route 21 and Willow Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making for an easy and predictable drive. Plan for a comfortable ride that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 21 | 24.8 mi | 29m |
| Willow Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Rockside Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lake Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Way East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 21
— 24.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Massillon, 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
25 mi
·
29 min
·
State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 236
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lake Avenue Northwest
8
Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto SR 172; SR 241
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Way East
10
Arrive at destination
SR 172; SR 241
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48 — 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
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 South: Akron
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 South: Akron
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.
4
48 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
1st Street Northeast
Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Massillon, OH
Late night in Massillon on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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
1h 2m 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 leans heavily into highway driving, with 89% of the journey on such roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on State Route 21, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, expect transitions as you navigate through Willow Freeway and Rockside Road. The road character is largely about efficient travel rather than varied scenery, keeping you moving steadily toward Massillon.
89% 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: 24.8 mi on State Route 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 21 and Willow Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Snow Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Snow Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on State Route 21. 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 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Massillon, 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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