Origin
Granger, OH
Late night in Granger on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granger, OH to Akron, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granger, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This short 17.4-mile drive from Granger to Akron, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-77 and Medina Road, with a brief stint on the Innerbelt. Given its short distance and moderate fuel cost of around $3, this route doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and local road experiences, so plan for a relatively quick and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Medina Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Granger Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granger, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on CR 21
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Granger Road
2
Enter roundabout onto SR 94
219 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ridge Road
3
Continue on SR 94
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto SR 18
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Medina Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
6
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 77; SR 21
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
10
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
11
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 94 / Ridge Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 94 / Ridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 18 / Medina Road
Turn left onto SR 18 / Medina Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
18 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
24m 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 mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of your travel time spent on highways like I-77. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on I-77, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The journey transitions between faster highway sections and potentially more stop-and-go traffic on Medina Road and the Innerbelt as you approach Akron. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 24-minute trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 94 / Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 94 / Ridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (SR 18 / Medina Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 24m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 77. 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: at 0.2 miles (SR 94 / Ridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (SR 18 / Medina Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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