Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Wakeman, OH
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The drive from Parma, OH to Wakeman, OH covers 40.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outerbelt South Freeway, Route 20/State Route 301, State Route 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Route 20/State Route 301 | 7 mi | 8m |
| State Route 10 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Oberlin Elyria Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kipton East Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Route 20 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Oberlin-Norwalk Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,686 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 26 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Wakeman, OH.
Start on West 54th Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
Turn right onto CR 10
Turn left
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10
Continue on US 20; SR 301
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn straight onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn left onto SR 60
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 480 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10 / State Route 10 toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| premium | $4.98 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Parma on Saturday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Wakeman on Saturday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
40.3 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 13.4 mi of that is on Outerbelt South Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Route 20/State Route 301. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
194 ft
Highest Point
873 ft
~37.4 mi in
Elevation Range
135 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Wakeman, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.
Oberlin
Founded 1816
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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