Origin
Perry Heights, OH
Morning in Perry Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry Heights, 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
37m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry Heights, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Perry Heights to Akron is 23.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 77 and Massillon Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given the brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a short leg of a larger journey. You'll find the drive is a mixed bag, offering both interstate speeds and local road navigation. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Wales Avenue Northwest | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Massillon Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Way East | 2 mi | 4m |
| Wales Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry Heights, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 172
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Turn right onto SR 241
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wales Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on SR 241
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Wales Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 241
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Massillon Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
6
Continue on SR 241
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Massillon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
8
Continue on SR 241
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Massillon Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
10
Continue on SR 241
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Massillon Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 77 North
12
Merge onto I 77
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
16
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
18
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast
Turn right onto SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 241 / Massillon Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 241 / Massillon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Sunday
Local time
8:51 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
4 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
37m 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?
This drive offers a mixed driving profile, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel on I 77, including one segment that lasts for 7.9 miles without interruption. The route also incorporates local roads like Wales Avenue Northwest and Massillon Road, which will likely involve lower speeds and more varied intersections. Expect the feel of the drive to shift as you transition between the open highway and more developed local thoroughfares, providing a dynamic experience for the short distance covered.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 77.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast.
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 23.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 37m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 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 2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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