This 238.5-mile drive from Parma, OH, to Stonelick, OH, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-71, with some time on Ridge Road and Circle Freeway, making it a heavily highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $37, it's an economical trip for those looking to stay within the Midwest. This route is straightforward, making it a convenient option for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a direct path through Ohio's landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.2 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
202.9 mi
3h 41m
Ridge Road
14.8 mi
24m
Circle Freeway
9.5 mi
10m
US 50
4.8 mi
7m
I 271
3.5 mi
4m
Milford Parkway
0.7 mi
1m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
West 54th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 202.9 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Stonelick, 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
90 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 17AToward I 275 EastUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
9.5 mi·10 min·Circle Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 59Toward SR 450: Milford Parkway, HillsboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward SR 450: Hillsboro, Cincy Nature Center
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 59BToward SR 450: HillsboroUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto SR 450
0.7 mi·1 min·Milford Parkway
14
Turn right onto US 50
4.8 mi·7 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 50
Trip Plan
Given the 4.5-hour duration, leaving Parma in the morning will allow you to reach Stonelick well before evening. Since this is a highway-focused route with only one recommended stop, plan your primary break around the halfway point or a bit further along I-71 to break up the longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 202.9-mile segment on I-71, as services can sometimes be spread out on long highway stretches. This route's efficiency means you have flexibility to depart and arrive without strict time constraints.
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 119.2 miles from Parma, OH, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.9 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 52 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonelick, 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 238.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 202.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 232.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
7
222.1 mi into trip|~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward I 275 East
8
232 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 450: Milford Parkway, Hillsboro
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 59
Toward SR 450: Milford Parkway, Hillsboro
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232.3 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 450: Hillsboro, Cincy Nature Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 450: Hillsboro, Cincy Nature Center
8
232.6 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 450: Hillsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 59B
Toward SR 450: Hillsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.01 one way
$74.03 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$41.08
$82.16
premium
$4.91
$46.09
$92.19
diesel
$5.61
$52.66
$105.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.6
0
$25.04
$11.45
Efficient EV
59.6
0
$20.87
$9.54
EV Truck/SUV
95.4
1
$33.39
$15.26
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 to 18 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stonelick, OH
Morning
in Stonelick on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Dublin, OH
119 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
1 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 189.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 189.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 93% highway, so prepare for a significant amount of time on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a considerable 202.9 miles, primarily on I-71. This means it's largely a consistent cruising experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. While there are brief detours onto Ridge Road and Circle Freeway, the overall character remains that of a focused, highway-centric route designed for efficient travel through Ohio.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 202.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 238.5 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 222.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 238.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 202.9 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 Stonelick, 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 222.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Stonelick, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
