Origin
Alliance, OH
Late night in Alliance on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alliance, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alliance, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Alliance to Akron, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through the heart of the Midwest. Covering just 36.3 miles, this trip typically takes about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Union Avenue, Diehl Court, and Iowa Avenue Northeast rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel cost estimate of only $5, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Because the entire route remains within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two Midwestern locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Iowa Avenue Northeast | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| South Union Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 14 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Diehl Court | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West Summit Street
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Summit Street
2
Turn left onto SR 183
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Union Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto SR 183
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Diehl Court
4
Continue on SR 183
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Iowa Avenue Northeast
5
Turn left onto SR 14
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Route 14
6
Continue on SR 14
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 76
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
14
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
15
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Alliance, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 183 / South Union Avenue
Turn left onto SR 183 / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
34 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
3:57 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
10 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
48m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 46-minute duration. Unlike an interstate trek, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and local transitions, requiring your full attention as you move between the two cities. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to zone out on, the drive feels active and necessitates a focus on local navigation. It is a practical, no-frills route that prioritizes direct local connectivity over high-speed travel.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 183 / South Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 183 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 48m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 76. 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 Akron, 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: near the start (SR 183 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, 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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