This 204.6-mile drive from Pomeroy, OH to Parma, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-77 and SR 21, with a brief section on Chester Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's an economical journey. The route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience across Ohio's Midwest landscapes. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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
102.3 miles from Pomeroy, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
97.9 mi
1h 44m
SR 21
57.6 mi
1h 14m
Chester Road
26.8 mi
32m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
Corridor D
4.7 mi
5m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Rockside Road
2.2 mi
4m
Snow Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,486 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,798
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
15 ft·3 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
238 ft·17 sec·Court Street
3
Turn left onto SR 833
1.6 mi·2 min·East Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 124; SR 833
0.2 mi·27 sec·Nye Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 733
27 mi·32 min·Chester Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
98 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
14
Continue on SR 21
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 155Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, IndependenceUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
18
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, consider departing in the morning to arrive with ample daylight. There's one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, especially before tackling the longest 97.9-mile stretch on I-77. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $32 estimate assumes consistent driving. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time and stop duration based on your needs as you travel through Ohio.
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 102.3 miles from Pomeroy, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 1h 57m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, OH
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pomeroy, 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 77 for about 97.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 204.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
7
29.9 mi into trip|~38m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
8
139.2 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
200.3 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
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 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
6
204.6 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.44 one way
$62.88 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.46
$70.92
premium
$4.99
$40.17
$80.34
diesel
$4.80
$38.63
$77.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.64
$13.09
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Pomeroy, OH
Night
in Pomeroy on Monday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Parma, OH
Night
in Parma on Monday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Smoke
N 7 to 10 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
83°F
West Chester, OH
102 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
4 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 4m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 190.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 80% highway-focused drive for most of this trip. The majority of your mileage will be spent on I-77, including a substantial longest stretch of 97.9 miles. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and efficient travel for a significant portion of the journey. While the primary roads are highways, SR 21 and Chester Road will offer a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. This route generally prioritizes getting you there efficiently over winding scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
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 15 significant decision points across 204.6 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,132 ft575 ft
Total Climb
946 ft
Total Descent
659 ft
Highest Point
1,132 ft
~175.4 mi in
Elevation Range
557 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pomeroy, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.
Beverly
29.7 mi in|~37m|via US 50
Massillon
139.2 mi in|~2h 37m|via US 250
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 Parma, 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 miles (US 250): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
