This 144.1-mile drive from Tiltonsville, OH to Parma, OH is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes SR 7 and US 30 before merging onto the Ohio Turnpike, making it a highway-focused journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. You'll spend about 90% of your time on highways, so this is a straightforward, efficient drive. It’s a convenient option if you’re looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
72 miles from Tiltonsville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
36.6 mi
51m
US 30
33.6 mi
36m
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi
33m
I 480
11.2 mi
13m
Outerbelt South Freeway
10.6 mi
13m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
4.8 mi
6m
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 36.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiltonsville, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Mound Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Mound Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Street
51 ft·1 sec·3rd Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Walden Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Walden Avenue
4
Turn left onto Union Street
286 ft·7 sec·Union Street
5
Continue on Farm Lane
433 ft·14 sec·Farm Lane
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto SR 7
14 mi·20 min·SR 7
8
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
9
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
10
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
143 ft·4 sec·Franklin Avenue
11
Turn left onto SR 7
1.5 mi·2 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
13
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi·37 sec·SR 7
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
15
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
16
Continue on US 30; SR 11
34 mi·36 min·US 30; SR 11
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 41AToward I 80 West: Cleveland
18
Merge onto I 80
3.9 mi·4 min·I 80
19
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 EastUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
21
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 187Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, StreetsboroUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·9 sec·this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi·13 min·I 480; SR 14
25
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi·3 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi·8 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
28
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi·4 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 16Toward SR 94: State RoadUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi·33 sec·State Road
31
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
32
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 59-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Parma. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $22, you have flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is 36.6 miles on SR 7. This route is straightforward, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the efficient journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Tiltonsville, OH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72 miles or 1h 34m 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 26m
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 Tiltonsville, 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 Tiltonsville, OH
This is one driving day of about 144.1 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 7 for about 36.6 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 141.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|3rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
7
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
9
115.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
130 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
7
141.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.36 one way
$44.73 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$24.82
$49.64
premium
$4.91
$27.85
$55.70
diesel
$5.61
$31.82
$63.63
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 15, 2026
Origin
Tiltonsville, OH
Morning
in Tiltonsville on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
2h 59m 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
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 124.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of the drive occurring on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.6 miles on SR 7, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. While the majority of the trip is on well-maintained highways, the initial and final segments might offer glimpses of local scenery as you transition between SR 7, US 30, and the Ohio Turnpike. This drive is about covering distance efficiently rather than winding through picturesque backroads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 144.1 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 0.3 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Tiltonsville, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.
Streetsboro
115.7 mi in|~2h 22m
Cleveland
130 mi in|~2h 40m|via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on SR 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 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.
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 0.3 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
