Origin
Twinsburg, OH
Morning in Twinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twinsburg, 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
32m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twinsburg, OH
Sam Mueller
Trip Overview
Traveling between Twinsburg and Akron is a straightforward 21.4-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Darrow Road, North Main Street, and West Streetsboro Street, keeping your fuel costs low at approximately $3. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over highway driving, as you will stay entirely off the interstate system. It is a highly practical trip that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Darrow Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Streetsboro Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twinsburg, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Ravenna Road
44 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ravenna Road
2
Turn left onto SR 91
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Darrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 91
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 303
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Streetsboro Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 303
436 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Streetsboro Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SR 8 South
7
Merge onto SR 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
10
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
11
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
13
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 91 / Darrow Road
Turn left onto SR 91 / Darrow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street
Turn right onto SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward SR 8 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward SR 8 South
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 to 17 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
30 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
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about the monotony of high-speed interstates; this trip consists of a 0% highway share, favoring local roads instead. You should prepare for a turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the heart of the region. Because there is no highway travel, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Darrow Road, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience from start to finish. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains consistent as you transition between the various streets on your itinerary.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 91 / Darrow Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 91 / Darrow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 32m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 91 / Darrow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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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