Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Leavittsburg, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavittsburg, OH
Christiyana Krüger
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Akron to Leavittsburg, expect a straightforward journey covering 40.5 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 55 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is as economical as it is efficient. You will remain within the Midwest region for the entirety of the trip as you traverse through Ohio. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have complete freedom to power through or take your time. It is a practical, no-fuss connection for travelers looking to move between these two points quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 5 | 21.9 mi | 29m |
| I 76 | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| North Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 5
— 21.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Leavittsburg, 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
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto SR 18
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 76 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 38B
Toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 5; SR 44
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 5; SR 44
21 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 5; SR 44
16
Take the exit
497 ft
·
12 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Turn straight onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Market Street
19
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leavitt Road
20
Turn right onto Caleb Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Caleb Road
21
Arrive at destination
Caleb Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Akron, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — 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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngs...
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 76 East: Youngstown
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Leavittsburg, OH
Late night in Leavittsburg on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with 91% of your time spent on the open road. Your journey utilizes a combination of I-76, SR 5, and North Leavitt Road to maintain a steady pace. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along SR 5, which spans 21.9 miles of the total distance. Because the majority of the trip is highway-based, the character of the drive is consistent and predictable rather than winding or technical. Expect a fluid experience behind the wheel as you transition between these primary roads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on SR 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 5 and I 76. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on SR 5. 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 Leavittsburg, 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 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 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 Leavittsburg, 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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