Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Copley, 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
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copley, OH
Andressa Chagas
Trip Overview
Akron to Copley is 7.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Copley Road and West Exchange Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a quick errand or a simple transit between two nearby points without needing extensive planning. You'll find it's a very direct connection, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Copley Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Copley Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Cleveland Massillon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Copley Road
— 5.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Copley, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Exchange Street
5
Turn left onto SR 162
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Maple Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 162
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Copley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 162
438 ft
·
11 sec
·
Copley Circle
8
Turn left onto SR 162; CH 17
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
9
Arrive at destination
CH 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59 / Rand Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Exchange Street
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 162 / South Maple Street
Turn left onto SR 162 / South Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 162; CH 17 / South Cleveland Massillon Road
Turn left onto SR 162; CH 17 / South Cleveland Massillon Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Copley, OH
Late night in Copley on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
This route is predominantly a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the total 7.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Copley Road. You'll navigate through familiar city streets like West Exchange Street and Rand Avenue. Expect a consistent experience of urban and suburban driving, with frequent intersections and traffic signals shaping the journey rather than long, open roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Copley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (West Exchange Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Akron, OH
Full guide →Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.
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 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Copley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (West Exchange Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Copley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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