Origin
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Randolph, 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
1h 6m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Randolph, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 46-mile drive from Parma to Randolph, Ohio, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With 80% of the trip on highways, it's a focused drive designed for efficiency. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option for a day trip. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within the state of Ohio for the entirety of your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| SR 14 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| SR 5 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South Prospect Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt East Freeway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Randolph, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 14
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 14
Toward Ravenna
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road
14
Turn left onto West Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Highland Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
16
Turn left onto SR 59
456 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Prospect Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 5; SR 44
19
Turn right onto CH 87
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Waterloo Road
20
Arrive at destination
CH 87
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Prospect Street
Turn right onto South Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.14 one way
$14.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Randolph, OH
Late night in Randolph on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 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
1h 6m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 46-mile trip, with 80% of your travel time spent on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on the Outerbelt East Freeway. While primarily a highway experience, you'll transition between sections of the Outerbelt East Freeway, Outerbelt South Freeway, and SR 14. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently, rather than for extensive scenic exploration.
80% 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: 13.8 mi on Outerbelt East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt East Freeway and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,154 ft
687 ft
Total Climb
694 ft
Total Descent
403 ft
Highest Point
1,154 ft
~29.6 mi in
Elevation Range
467 ft
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 Randolph, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.
Youngstown
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 271; I 480
Ravenna
27.9 mi in
|
~36m
|
via SR 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Randolph, 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Randolph, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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