Origin
Sterling, OH
Morning in Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, 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
37m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Sterling, OH
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Trip Overview
Sterling, OH to Akron, OH is 26.3 miles and takes about 37m via I 76, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest region, primarily connecting two points within Ohio. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip or a quick segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-frills, direct connection between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Sterling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Seville Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wooster Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 17.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn left onto CR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
3
Continue on CR 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
4
Continue on CR 43
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sterling Road
5
Continue on Milton Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Milton Street
6
Continue on SR 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on SR 3
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wooster Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Merge onto I 76; US 224
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
14
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
15
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Turn left onto CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 76; US 224
Merge onto I 76; US 224
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 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
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
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 is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the journey utilizing major roads like I-76, the Innerbelt, and the Kenmore Expressway. You'll experience a consistent highway pace for much of the trip, including a continuous stretch of 17.1 miles on I-76. Expect a practical, functional driving experience rather than a scenic tour. The route is designed for efficiency, so you'll be navigating through a more urban or suburban landscape as you approach Akron.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Innerbelt. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue.
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 8 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 76; US 224): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 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 37m. Total distance: 26.3 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 76. 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: near the start (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 76; US 224): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 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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