Origin
Strongsville, OH
Afternoon in Strongsville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strongsville, OH to Alliance, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Alliance, OH
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Trip Overview
This 59.8-mile drive from Strongsville, OH to Alliance, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a highway share of 92%, it’s a route that focuses on efficient travel, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this length. You'll primarily be on the Ohio Turnpike, SR 14, and SR 183, all within the Midwest region. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated connection between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| SR 14 | 16.7 mi | 25m |
| SR 183 | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| I 71 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Royalton Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Union Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Summit Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville, OH and Alliance, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
213 ft
·
32 sec
·
Royalton Road
2
Turn uturn onto SR 82
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 71
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 233
Toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent
10
Turn straight onto SR 14
17 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 14
Toward Ravenna
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 183
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 183
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 183
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 183
13
Turn slight right onto SR 183
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Union Avenue
14
Turn right onto West Summit Street
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Summit Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Summit Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Strongsville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — 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.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike
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 233
Toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike
7
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
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 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Ohio Turnpike
(24.9 mi)
$1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Alliance, OH
Afternoon in Alliance on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
1h 22m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 59.8-mile journey, as 92% of the route utilizes higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.9 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of SR 14 and SR 183 may introduce slightly different road characteristics as you approach your destination. Overall, the drive is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic exploration.
92% 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: 24.9 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 14. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 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.
Between Strongsville, OH and Alliance, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike, Streetsboro, Kent and Ravenna.
Youngstown
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Ohio Turnpike
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Streetsboro
29.3 mi in
|
~35m
Kent
29.7 mi in
|
~36m
Ravenna
30 mi in
|
~36m
|
via SR 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.25 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Alliance, 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 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 Alliance, 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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