Origin
Steubenville, OH
Evening in Steubenville on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steubenville, 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
2h 3m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steubenville, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH covers 83.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Steubenville Road Southeast, Canton Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Steubenville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Steubenville Road Southeast | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Canton Road Northwest | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| State Route 43 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Waynesburg Drive Southeast | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Canton Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Zwallen Way | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Alliance Road Northwest | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 21.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steubenville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
Brady Circle West
3
Turn right onto SR 43
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Turn right onto SR 43
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Canton Road
9
Continue on SR 43
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 43
10
Continue on SR 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto SR 43
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
12
Continue on SR 43
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
13
Continue on SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Salineville Road Northeast
14
Continue on SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto SR 43
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Canton Road Northwest
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 43; SR 183
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Alliance Road Northwest
17
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Canal Street
18
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Road Northwest
19
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Minerva Road Southeast
20
At end of road, turn right onto SR 43
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
21
Continue on SR 43
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Zwallen Way
22
Continue on SR 43
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
24
Merge onto US 30; SR 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30; SR 43
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 77; US 62
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
31
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
32
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
33
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
34
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
35
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
36
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
37
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Steubenville, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Steubenville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Steubenville, OH
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Steubenville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Steubenville, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 82.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Brady Circle West
At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
Navigation decision point
5
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Turn left toward US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
9
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
8
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| premium | $4.91 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in Akron on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Carrollton, OH
42 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 3m 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?
83.7 mi in 2h 3m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 77.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near Brady Circle West.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 83.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point; at 58.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 2h 3m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point; at 58.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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