Origin
Sandusky, OH
Morning in Sandusky on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandusky, OH to Parma, 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
1h 18m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandusky, OH
Valeria Boltneva
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sandusky, OH to Parma, OH is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via SR 2 and I-480, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, traversing Ohio for the entirety of its relatively short distance. Expect a straightforward drive that focuses on efficient travel between these two points. Given the short duration and modest mileage, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 2 | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| I 480 | 15 mi | 19m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| OH-2 | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Perkins Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Cleveland Road West | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 2
— 21.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandusky, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on West Park Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Park Street
2
Continue on CR 120
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbus Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 5
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Perkins Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road West
5
Turn right onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rye Beach Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 6
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2
22 mi
·
23 min
·
SR 2
8
Continue on SR 2
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
OH-2
9
Continue on I 90; SR 2
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 57
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
14
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 480
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
18
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
20
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Sandusky, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 6 / Rye Beach Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Rye Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
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 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.5 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Parma, OH
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 18m 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?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of SR 2, extending for 21.7 miles without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The transition to I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike will maintain this high-speed highway feel for most of the trip. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel with minimal detours off the main thoroughfares.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on SR 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 2 and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near US 6 / Rye Beach Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 7.2 miles (US 6 / Rye Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard): 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.
On the drive from Sandusky, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
34.8 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Starting in Sandusky, OH
Full guide →Sandusky is a city in Ohio Erie shore west and county seat of Erie County, on Ohio's north coast along Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo. It is perhaps best known for Cedar Point Amusement Park, home to some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. It is one of Ohio's prettiest downtowns and is very clean. Walking along the waterfront in the business district should be considered very safe compared to most cities. There is a pier for those who want to fish. They say late winter fishing is great at the pier due to the fish gathering in Sandusky Bay for spawning in the local rivers and streams. Elevation: 580ft/176.8m.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on SR 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 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 Parma, 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 7.2 miles (US 6 / Rye Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Parma, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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