Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, OH
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Solon, OH
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Akron to Solon is 29.8 miles and takes about 41m via Akron Expressway and I-271, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a straightforward drive that utilizes a significant portion of highway, making it a quick hop between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Cannon Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Route 422 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Buchtel Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Harper Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Solon, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Continue on East Mill Street
Turn right onto South Union Street
Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
Turn left onto Fountain Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 8
Take the exit
Merge onto I 271
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
Take the exit
Turn right onto Rockside Road
Continue on Cannon Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cannon Road
Turn right onto Harper Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 422
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 91
Turn right onto Solon Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Warren
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.98 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Solon on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the route on major roads like the Akron Expressway and I-271. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.9 miles on the Akron Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high volume of exits and merges characteristic of this highway profile. The final leg on Cannon Road will likely feel more like local driving.
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.
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 19 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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 24.7 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
1,069 ft
~25.5 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Akron, OH and Solon, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Bedford Heights.
Cleveland
Bedford Heights
Founded 1825
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.
Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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