Origin
Walbridge, OH
Afternoon in Walbridge on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walbridge, 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
2h
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walbridge, OH
Arlind D
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Walbridge, OH to Parma, OH is 102.3 miles and takes about 2 hours via Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and I-280, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward trip. With a highway share of 96%, you'll primarily be on well-maintained interstates. This route is ideal for a quick, efficient journey between these two Midwest locations. Plan for minimal detours and a consistent travel pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Walbridge, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 79 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 480 | 15 mi | 19m |
| I 280 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walbridge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 79 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walbridge, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on North Main Street
14 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Street
3
Continue on Walbridge Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Walbridge Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 280
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 280
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 80; I 90
70 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
13
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, leaving anytime during daylight hours works well for this trip. You'll have ample flexibility to start your drive, as it's easily completed in a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, filling up before you depart is a sensible choice. Pay attention to the Ohio Turnpike tolls, as they are not included in the fuel cost estimate. The longest stretch of 79 miles means you can cover significant ground without needing to stop for gas or a break.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Walbridge, OH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
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 Walbridge, 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 Walbridge, OH
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Walbridge, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 79 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Walbridge, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 100.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Cleveland
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 1A
Toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Clev...
8
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
100.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
6
100.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.88 one way
$31.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.95
Ohio Turnpike
(79 mi)
$3.95
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
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for nearly the entire 102.3 miles, with 96% of the route on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 79 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. This means you'll likely encounter minimal traffic delays and can maintain a steady pace for the majority of the journey. The route prioritizes efficiency, so the scenery will be typical of interstate travel through the Midwest.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 102.3 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 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Walbridge, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Chicago and Cleveland.
Ohio Turnpike: Chicago
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Cleveland
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.95 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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