This 128.7-mile drive from Parma to Thornport, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-71 and SR 13, with a portion on Ridge Road, making it a mixed drive experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical option for a short getaway. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel across Ohio. Given the manageable distance and duration, it's ideal for a day trip or a relaxed start to a longer journey.
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
64.3 miles from Parma, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
50.8 mi
54m
SR 13
23.3 mi
28m
Ridge Road
14.8 mi
24m
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi
18m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
Jacksontown Road
9.3 mi
14m
I 271
3.5 mi
4m
North Main Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 50.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Thornport, 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
51 mi·54 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·56 sec
Exit 169Toward SR 13: Bellville, MansfieldUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 13
23 mi·28 min·SR 13
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 13
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Mulberry Street
11
Turn left onto SR 13
378 ft·4 sec·Phillips Drive
12
Turn right onto SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
13
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
15
Continue on SR 13
13 mi·18 min·Mount Vernon Road
16
Continue on SR 13
461 ft·7 sec·North 4th Street
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
91 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
18
Continue on SR 13
466 ft·7 sec·North 4th Street
19
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout
95 ft·1 sec·West Main Street Roundabout
20
Continue on West Main Street Roundabout
128 ft·2 sec·West Main Street Roundabout
21
Turn straight onto SR 13
0.5 mi·42 sec·South 4th Street
22
Continue on SR 13
0.2 mi·26 sec·West National Drive
23
Turn slight left onto SR 13
9.3 mi·14 min·Jacksontown Road
24
Turn right onto CR 30
101 ft·2 sec·Zion Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on CR 30
0.1 mi·12 sec·Zion Road
26
Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064
440 ft·19 sec·Town Hwy 1064
27
Arrive at destination
Town Hwy 1064
Trip Plan
For this 1-day, 128.7-mile journey, consider an early morning departure from Parma to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential midday traffic. With a driving time of just under 3 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip without needing a significant stop. However, if you prefer to break up the drive, plan for a brief stop around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $20, and major services are likely more prevalent on I-71 before you venture onto SR 13.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Parma, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.3 miles or 1h 18m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thornport, 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 128.7 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 50.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 118.3 — 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.
5
19.2 mi into trip|~30m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
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 169
Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
6
93.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|SR 13 / North 4th Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 13 / North 4th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.97 one way
$39.95 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$22.17
$44.34
premium
$4.91
$24.87
$49.75
diesel
$5.61
$28.42
$56.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.6
0
$13.51
$6.18
Efficient EV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
EV Truck/SUV
51.5
0
$18.02
$8.24
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Sunny
N 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Thornport, OH
Morning
in Thornport on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
64 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
11 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
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 50.8 miles on I-71, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. As you transition to SR 13 and Ridge Road, the drive will likely become more local, with potential for slower speeds and more varied scenery. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more community-focused road segments, keeping the drive engaging.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.8 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 3 / Ridge Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Thornport, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
70 mi in|~1h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 128.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Thornport, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 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. 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 Thornport, OH before heading back.
