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Trip from Shadyside, OH to Parma, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

135.4 mi

218 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America

Shadyside, OH

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city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

This 137.8-mile journey from Shadyside, OH to Parma, OH is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You'll navigate through familiar Midwest landscapes, with an estimated fuel cost of $21 for the drive. Given the relatively short duration, this route is perfect for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive involves a significant amount of local road travel, so be prepared for a more turn-heavy experience rather than a straight highway cruise. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B without extensive planning.

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

67.7 miles from Shadyside, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 21 57.6 mi 1h 14m
Cadiz-Dennison Road 21.4 mi 30m
Water Street 15.9 mi 17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Central Avenue 7.1 mi 8m
Pleasant Grove Road 4.9 mi 7m
Colerain Road 3.8 mi 5m
South Wooster Avenue 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: SR 21 — 57.6 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Parma, OH.

1

Start on SR 7 Scenic

29 ft · 5 sec · Central Avenue
2

Continue on SR 7 Scenic

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic

6.2 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue
4

Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt

0.1 mi · 22 sec · SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
5

Turn right onto SR 767

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 250

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
7

Continue on US 250

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
8

Continue on US 250

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
9

Continue on US 250

3.8 mi · 5 min · Colerain Road
10

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
11

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
12

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
13

Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
14

Turn right onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
15

Continue on US 250; SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 250; SR 800
16

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
17

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street
18

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
20

Continue on SR 21

58 mi · 1 hr 14 min · SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 155 Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn left onto Rockside Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on Snow Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Snow Road
24

Turn left onto West 54th Street

47 ft · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
25

Arrive at destination

West 54th Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 44-minute drive, starting earlier in the day will give you the most flexibility to enjoy the local roads. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $21, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling or lengthy breaks. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying alert and paying close attention to navigation is key to keeping on track. A good tip is to ensure your GPS is fully charged or you have a reliable map, as the frequent turns on local roads can be easy to miss if you're not paying attention.

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 67.7 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 30 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m

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 Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, OH

This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Shadyside, 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 SR 21 for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

68 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

Colerain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Shadyside, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 135.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 767; SR 7 Alt

Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 250; SR 800

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
70 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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
135.4 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | West 54th Street

Turn left onto West 54th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.01 one way

$42.03 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.32 $46.64
premium $4.91 $26.17 $52.34
diesel $5.61 $29.89 $59.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.85 $5.42
EV Truck/SUV 54.2 0 $18.96 $8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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

Shadyside, OH

Morning in Shadyside on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

West Chester, OH

68 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

22 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

3h 2m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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 121.4
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, as indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share. This means you'll likely be on Central Avenue and North Lincoln Avenue for a substantial portion of your trip, rather than high-speed interstates. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you'll be actively engaged with the road and your surroundings. The nature of this drive suggests a more intimate connection with the towns and communities you pass through, offering a different experience than a typical interstate haul.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on SR 21.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near SR 767; SR 7 Alt.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 miles (US 250): 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.

Between Shadyside, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.

Bridgeport

7.1 mi in | ~8m | via SR 767; SR 7 Alt

New Philadelphia

53.8 mi in | ~1h 17m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

70 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 250

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 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 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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