Sugar Creek, OH to Parma, OH is 203.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m via I 71 and US 33, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. It’s a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an efficient option if you need to get from point A to point B without many detours. With a duration under 4 hours, it’s well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
101.8 miles from Sugar Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
112.2 mi
2h 1m
US 33
28.9 mi
33m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi
14m
Southeast Expressway
8.9 mi
11m
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi
9m
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi
4m
East Freeway
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 112.2 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, OH and Parma, OH.
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Start on SR 550
2.2 mi·3 min·SR 550
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
3
Merge onto US 33
29 mi·33 min·US 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi·3 min·Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 33
3.8 mi·4 min·Logan-Lancaster Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
13 mi·14 min·Lancaster Bypass
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 33
7.8 mi·9 min·Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 33
8.5 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
0.4 mi·31 sec·Southeast Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on US 33
0.1 mi·12 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi·27 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 128AToward I 70 West: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
3.3 mi·4 min·East Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 101AToward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 71
0.4 mi·32 sec·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
21
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
22
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 3h 59m duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 203.6-mile drive comfortably. Plan for one stop, as indicated, to break up the journey and refuel if needed, especially considering the $32 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch without a significant road change is over 112 miles on I 71, so ensure you're comfortable with that kind of continuous driving before setting out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point to avoid any last-minute searches for a gas station.
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 101.8 miles from Sugar Creek, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.2 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 10m
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 Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 203.6 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Sugar Creek, 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 112.2 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 37.6 and 187.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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37.6 mi into trip|~45m in|US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
67.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 33 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33 / Southeast Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
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68 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128A
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
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71.7 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street
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 101A
Toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Stre...
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187.7 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
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 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.60 one way
$63.20 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$35.07
$70.14
premium
$4.91
$39.35
$78.70
diesel
$5.61
$44.95
$89.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.50
$13.03
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 18, 2026
Origin
Sugar Creek, OH
Late night
in Sugar Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 14 mph5% chanceLive forecast
71°F
New Albany, 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
13 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 59m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 196.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on faster roads like I 71. You'll experience long stretches of consistent travel, including one uninterrupted segment of 112.2 miles on I 71. While the main highways provide efficiency, expect the character to shift slightly as you transition between these major arteries and other roads like US 33 and Ridge Road. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.2 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.6 miles in near US 33 / Lancaster Bypass.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 203.6 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: at 37.6 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.2 miles (US 33 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Sugar Creek, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Sugar Creek is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. With eight Swiss cheese factories nearby, Sugarcreek is recognised as the center of Swiss Cheese Industry in Ohio. It is located in the rolling hills of Tuscarawas County, 18 miles east of Millersburg on State Route 39. This is the area first settled by the Amish in Ohio.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 203.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.2 miles on I 71. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.6 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.2 miles (US 33 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
