This 110.6-mile drive from Wintersville, OH to Parma, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-77, with portions of Steubenville Road Southeast and Canton Road Northwest, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. You can expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this trip, and with just one recommended stop, it’s a relatively efficient drive. The mixed profile suggests a blend of highway and local road driving, so plan for a varied experience. This is a solid option for a quick connection between two points in Ohio, designed for getting you to your destination without extensive detours.
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
55.3 miles from Wintersville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
50.6 mi
1h 1m
Steubenville Road Southeast
12.2 mi
18m
Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi
13m
State Route 43
8.8 mi
13m
Canton Road
6.5 mi
9m
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.3 mi
9m
Zwallen Way
3.5 mi
5m
Alliance Road Northwest
3.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wintersville, OH and Parma, OH.
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Start on SR 43
39 ft·5 sec·Main Street
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Turn right onto SR 43
6.5 mi·9 min·Canton Road
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on SR 43
8.8 mi·13 min·State Route 43
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Continue on SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Turn left onto SR 43
5.8 mi·8 min·Steubenville Road Southeast
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Continue on SR 43
6.4 mi·9 min·Steubenville Road Southeast
7
Continue on SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
0.2 mi·15 sec·Salineville Road Northeast
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Continue on SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 43
9.3 mi·13 min·Canton Road Northwest
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At end of road, turn left onto SR 43; SR 183
0.7 mi·59 sec·Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on SR 43; SR 183
0.8 mi·1 min·East Canal Street
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Continue on SR 43; SR 183
2.8 mi·4 min·Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on SR 43; SR 183
1.2 mi·1 min·Minerva Road Southeast
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At end of road, turn right onto SR 43
4.2 mi·6 min·Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on SR 43
3.5 mi·5 min·Zwallen Way
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Continue on SR 43
2.1 mi·3 min·Waynesburg Drive Southeast
17
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
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Merge onto US 30; SR 43
1.2 mi·1 min·US 30; SR 43
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, AkronUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: AkronUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 77; US 62
21 mi·25 min·I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto I 77
433 ft·10 sec·I 77
Exit 125BUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
3.2 mi·4 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
27 mi·31 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 155Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, IndependenceUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Snow Road
28
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 34-minute duration and 110.6-mile distance, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving earlier in the morning can help you avoid potential local traffic as you approach Parma. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $17, you won't need to plan extensive breaks, but it's always wise to stretch your legs. A key tip for this route: be mindful of the transition onto Steubenville Road Southeast and Canton Road Northwest; these roads may have more varied speed limits and intersections compared to the interstate, so adjust your driving accordingly.
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 55.3 miles from Wintersville, OH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 6m
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 Wintersville, 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 Wintersville, OH
This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Wintersville, 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 77 for about 50.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 55.2 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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55.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
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 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
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55.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
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76.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 77
Take the exit onto I 77
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 125B
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76.5 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
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106.3 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.16 one way
$34.33 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$19.05
$38.10
premium
$4.91
$21.38
$42.75
diesel
$5.61
$24.42
$48.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.42
EV Truck/SUV
44.2
0
$15.48
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Wintersville, OH
Late night
in Wintersville on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Plain, OH
55 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
23 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 34m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is largely defined by its 55% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like I-77. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.6 miles on I-77, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you transition between main roads, expect a mixed drive experience, moving from the efficiency of the interstate to potentially more local traffic and varied speed limits on Steubenville Road Southeast and Canton Road Northwest. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire journey.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.6 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 55.2 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 110.6 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 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.4 miles (I 77): 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 Wintersville, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
55.2 mi in|~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 50.6 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.4 miles (I 77): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
