Origin
Rittman, OH
Afternoon in Rittman on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rittman, 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
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rittman, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Rittman to Akron, Ohio, covers a mere 21.3 miles and should take about 29 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on I-76, with some time on Wadsworth Road and Innerbelt. Expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this short journey. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, this route is best suited for travelers looking for an efficient and quick connection between these two Midwest locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Wadsworth Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Sunset Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Doylestown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 11.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rittman, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Drive
3
Continue on CR 70
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Doylestown Road
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wadsworth Road
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wadsworth Road
6
Continue on SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
8
Merge onto I 76; US 224
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76; US 224
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
13
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
14
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$3.31 one way
$6.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
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
20 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
29m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 63% of it utilizing interstate or similar high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 11.5 miles on I-76, offering a consistent cruising experience. While primarily on main roads, there will be transitions involving Wadsworth Road and Innerbelt, which may offer a slight change in pace before you reach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Wadsworth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near SR 57 / Wadsworth Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 29m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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