Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Orange, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute between Akron and Orange, this 28.9-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Midwest. With a fuel budget of just $4, this route is as economical as it is fast. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in under an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight stays. This highway-focused drive is perfect for travelers who prioritize speed and reliability over scenic detours, as it keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Road | 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 Orange, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Harvard Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 28
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.9 — 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
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Harvard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Harvard Road
Turn right onto Harvard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR 28 / Brainard Road
Turn left onto CR 28 / Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Orange, OH
Late night in Orange on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
15 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
38m 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?
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which consists of 86% highway driving. You will primarily utilize the Akron Expressway, I-271, and the Outerbelt East Freeway to cover the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 14.9 miles on the Akron Expressway. Because the route is dominated by major thoroughfares, you will find the drive feels consistent and functional rather than winding or technical. You can settle in for a steady pace once you merge onto the main highways, as the road character remains remarkably uniform from start to finish.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 38m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 Orange, 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 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: 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 Orange, 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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