Origin
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Tallmadge, 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
49m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Tallmadge, OH
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33-mile drive from Parma to Tallmadge, Ohio, is easily completed in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Akron Expressway and Willow Freeway, with a portion on the Ohio Turnpike, dedicating about 68% of your journey to highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Midwest region and within Ohio for the entire duration. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Willow Freeway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Rockside Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tallmadge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Tallmadge, 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
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Tallmadge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tallmadge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Northwest Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 91; SR 261
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tallmadge Circle
21
Arrive at destination
SR 91
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 21 — 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...
7
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Tallmadge, OH
Morning in Tallmadge on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Macedonia, OH
17 mi in
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
49m 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 experience for most of this 49-minute drive. With 68% of the route on highways like the Akron Expressway and Willow Freeway, you'll encounter mostly higher-speed travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 8.1 miles on the Akron Expressway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While primarily highway, the transition between these main roads will provide some variation, but the overall character remains efficient and direct.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Willow Freeway. 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 14 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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.
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 Tallmadge, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Akron.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
11.8 mi in
|
~17m
Toledo
11.8 mi in
|
~17m
Akron
21.5 mi in
|
~31m
|
via SR 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 Tallmadge, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tallmadge, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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