Origin
Warren, OH
Afternoon in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, 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 15m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Warren to Parma covers 52.9 miles of Ohio landscape, making for a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Since this is a quick journey within the Midwest, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves staying off the major interstates, as the path relies entirely on local roads. It is an efficient way to travel between these two points if you prefer staying on surface streets rather than dealing with highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Market Road | 26.5 mi | 35m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US Route 422 Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Parkman Road Northwest | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 422 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US Route 422 NW | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Market Road
— 26.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on High Street Northwest
505 ft
·
17 sec
·
High Street Northwest
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mahoning Avenue Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahoning Avenue Northwest
3
Turn left onto SR 45
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Street Northwest
4
Turn right onto US 422
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Parkman Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 422
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 422 Northwest
6
Continue on US 422
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 422 NW
7
Continue on US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 422
8
Continue on US 422
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Main Market Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
11
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
16
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
17
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Warren, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest
Turn right onto US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Aurora, OH
27 mi in
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
3 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
1h 15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route has a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 52.9 miles navigating through local corridors rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. You will traverse Mahoning Avenue Northwest, Summit Street Northwest, and Parkman Road Northwest throughout the journey. There is no long-distance relief here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Mahoning Avenue Northwest. This drive requires your full attention due to the constant transitions between local roads.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on Main Market Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.2 miles (US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Warren, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
40.3 mi in
|
~56m
Toledo
40.3 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Starting in Warren, OH
Full guide →Warren is a smaller-sized city along the banks of the Mahoning River in Northeast Ohio. It is surrounded by other small towns, which some deem as suburbs (Howland, Niles, Champion, Cortland, Lordstown, Southington). The major employers here are General Motors and Packard Electric. Sports are a major past-time in the city. The local high school, Warren G. Harding, named after the U.S. president who was born there, is known for its great athletes. During baseball season one can catch a Scrappers minor-league baseball game.
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 15m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on Main Market Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.2 miles (US 422 / Parkman Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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