Euclid to New Franklin is 55.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Akron Expressway and I 271, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses major freeways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. You'll find it's a practical route for getting between these two points without much fuss. Consider this for a day trip when you need to cover ground efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
21.9 mi
27m
Outerbelt East Freeway
15.5 mi
19m
I 271
5.1 mi
5m
Euclid Spur
3 mi
3m
South Main Street
2.9 mi
4m
East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
1.6 mi
2m
Lakeland Freeway
1.1 mi
1m
South Arlington Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 21.9 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-271
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,810 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,565
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Euclid, OH and New Franklin, OH.
1
Start on East 222nd Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 222nd Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Lakeland Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Lakeland Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 90, SR 2 East: Erie PaUse the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.1 mi·1 min·Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
3.0 mi·3 min·Euclid Spur
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PAUse the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·40 sec
Exit 188Toward I 271 South: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 271
11 mi·14 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
4.0 mi·5 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi·5 min·I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 18AToward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
11
Merge onto SR 8
22 mi·27 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 120Toward Arlington RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Arlington Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Arlington Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto SR 619
1.6 mi·2 min·East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.9 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Nimisila Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Euclid, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 90, SR 2 East: Erie Pa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90, SR 2 East: Erie Pa
8
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|I 90 / Euclid Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
8
17.2 mi into trip|~22m in|I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
6
21.3 mi into trip|~27m in|I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
49.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Arlington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 120
Toward Arlington Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$9.63
$19.26
premium
$4.98
$10.91
$21.81
diesel
$5.60
$12.26
$24.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.7
0
$5.84
$2.67
Efficient EV
13.9
0
$4.87
$2.22
EV Truck/SUV
22.2
0
$7.78
$3.56
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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.
Forecast as of Aug 21, 2026
Origin
Euclid, OH
Evening
in Euclid on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
E 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 11:38AM EDT until August 23 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 11:35AM EDT until August 23 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
New Franklin, OH
Evening
in New Franklin on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 11:38AM EDT until August 23 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 11:35AM EDT until August 23 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
63°F
Macedonia, OH
28 mi in
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
1 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
1h 14m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 78% of the drive on major roads like the Akron Expressway and I 271. You'll encounter a 21.9-mile stretch on the Akron Expressway, which is the longest continuous section on a single road. Expect a significant amount of freeway driving, characterized by frequent on- and off-ramps as you navigate through the urban and suburban areas surrounding Akron. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach your final destination.
78% 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: 21.9 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,199 ft617 ft
Total Climb
797 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
1,199 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
583 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Euclid, OH to New Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 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 New Franklin, 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 New Franklin, OH before heading back.
