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Trip from Akron, OH to Glendale, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Glendale, OH, OH

Glendale, OH

Darya Sannikova

Trip Overview

This 25-mile drive from Akron, OH to Glendale, OH is a quick 35-minute trip, perfect for a single day. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 73% of the drive on major roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical option for a short journey within the Midwest region. There are no recommended overnight stops, making it an easy excursion that won't eat up your vacation time. Consider this a straightforward drive for a quick hop between nearby Ohio locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Akron Expressway 14.9 mi 18m
I 271 2.9 mi 3m
Broadway Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
I 480 0.6 mi <1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Buchtel Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
South Union Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 14.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Glendale, OH.

1

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 7 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

13 ft · 0 sec · East Mill Street
4

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
5

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South Union Street
6

Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
7

Turn left onto Fountain Street

212 ft · 5 sec · Fountain Street
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward SR 8 North
9

Merge onto SR 8

15 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 17 Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
11

Merge onto I 271

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 271
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 480; SR 14

0.6 mi · 42 sec · I 480; SR 14
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Exit 23 Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on SR 14

514 ft · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
16

Turn left onto SR 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14

1.8 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto West Glendale Street

51 ft · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
19

Arrive at destination

West Glendale Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 8 / Akron Expressway

Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
21 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road

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 21 Toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forb...
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road

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 23 Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
6
23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 14 / Broadway Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14 / Broadway Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.88 one way

$7.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.31 $8.61
premium $4.91 $4.83 $9.66
diesel $5.61 $5.52 $11.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 14, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:19PM EDT until April 14 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Glendale, OH

Late night in Glendale on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

4 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

35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 25-mile journey, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on the Akron Expressway, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate using roads like the Akron Expressway, I-271, and Broadway Avenue, suggesting a mix of higher-speed travel and potentially some surface street navigation closer to your destination. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Akron Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 35m. Total distance: 25 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Glendale, 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Glendale, 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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