Origin
Strongsville, OH
Late night in Strongsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strongsville, 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
44m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strongsville, OH
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Trip Overview
Strongsville to Akron is 32.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I-71 and I-77, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it an easy option for a quick journey or connecting to other routes. Given its brevity, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, and you can easily fit this into a busy day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| I 77 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Medina Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Royalton Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
213 ft
·
32 sec
·
Royalton Road
2
Turn uturn onto SR 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 71
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 18
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Medina Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 77; SR 21
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
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.
11
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
13
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 82 / Royalton Road
Turn uturn onto SR 82 / Royalton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
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 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-71 and I-77. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-71 for 11.9 miles, offering a consistent, faster pace. While the main roads are interstates, you will also navigate some local roads like Medina Road, introducing a slight variation in speed and environment. The overall feel is that of a functional commute rather than a scenic exploration.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 82 / Royalton Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Strongsville, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
13.5 mi in
|
~17m
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 44m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 11.9 miles on I 71. 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 (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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