Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Whipple Heights, OH
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This short 21.2-mile drive from Alliance to Whipple Heights, Ohio, is easily managed in just 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with only a small portion on highways, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the route's modest distance. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this journey is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Malone Parkway Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Whipple Avenue Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Ely Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Beeson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, OH and Whipple Heights, OH.
Start on West Summit Street
Turn left onto SR 183
Turn left onto CR 41
Continue on CR 41
Turn left
Merge onto US 62T
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto SR 687
Continue on CR 226
Turn left onto CR 219
Turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Ambrose Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 183 / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 41 / West Ely Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 687: Fulton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Ambrose Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| premium | $5.43 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Alliance on Wednesday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:57AM EDT until May 30 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Night in Whipple Heights on Wednesday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:57AM EDT until May 30 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 21.2-mile trip. With only about 9% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Malone Parkway Northeast, and Fulton Road Northwest. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation, with frequent adjustments rather than long, straightaways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (CR 41 / West Ely Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
330 ft
Total Descent
363 ft
Highest Point
1,285 ft
~7.6 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
Founded 1854
Alliance is a city in Stark County, Ohio. Alliance is the home of Ohio's State Flower, the carnation.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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