This 124-mile drive from Worthington, OH to Parma, OH takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace. This drive is perfect if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated transit between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62 miles from Worthington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
102.6 mi
1h 50m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
East Dublin Granville Road
1.7 mi
3m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
North High Street
0.3 mi
1m
West 54th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 102.6 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on US 23
0.3 mi·1 min·North High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 161
1.7 mi·3 min·East Dublin Granville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 71
103 mi·1 hr 50 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
9
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
10
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour 26-minute duration, this drive offers great flexibility; you can depart whenever is most convenient. There are no specific stops suggested, so you can easily power through or plan brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 102.6-mile stretch on I-71, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The $19 fuel cost is a reasonable budget to keep in mind. Since it’s a single-day trip, the biggest tip is to check real-time traffic on I-271 before you depart to avoid unexpected delays near your destination.
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 62 miles from Worthington, OH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
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 Worthington, 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 Worthington, OH
This is one driving day of about 124 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Worthington, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 102.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 108.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 161 / East Dublin Granville Road
Turn left onto SR 161 / East Dublin Granville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
5
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
108.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
5
108.5 mi into trip|~2h in|SR 94 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 94 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.24 one way
$38.49 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.36
$42.72
premium
$4.91
$23.97
$47.93
diesel
$5.61
$27.38
$54.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.02
$5.95
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.85
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.36
$7.94
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Worthington, OH
Morning
in Worthington on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Morning
in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
62 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
20 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 26m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 111.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 85% of this trip, covering 124 miles. The majority of your time will be spent on I-71, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 102.6 miles. This section is characterized by consistent speed and limited turns, offering a predictable driving experience. Later in the journey, you'll transition to Ridge Road and then I-271, which may introduce slight variations in road conditions and traffic patterns, but the overall feel remains predominantly interstate travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 161 / East Dublin Granville Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (SR 161 / East Dublin Granville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 71): 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.
On the drive from Worthington, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
108.2 mi in|~1h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 124 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 161 / East Dublin Granville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 71): 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.
