Origin
Wickliffe, OH
Late night in Wickliffe on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wickliffe, 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
53m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wickliffe, OH
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Trip Overview
This 40.7-mile drive from Wickliffe, OH to Akron, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and comes with an estimated fuel cost of just $6. The route primarily utilizes the Outerbelt East Freeway and the Akron Expressway, with a significant portion on I-271, making it a 90% highway experience. As you travel within the Midwest region, you'll find this drive to be efficient and practical for getting between these two Ohio cities. Consider this a quick and easy transit rather than a scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Akron Expressway | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 90 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt East Freeway
— 16.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickliffe, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Country Club Drive
200 ft
·
12 sec
·
Country Club Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 84
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto Maplegrove Road
502 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maplegrove Road
4
Turn right onto SR 91
255 ft
·
6 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 188
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
11
Merge onto SR 8
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
14
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
15
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Wickliffe, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 188
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Macedonia, OH
20 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of your travel taking place on major freeways like the Outerbelt East Freeway, Akron Expressway, and I-271. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on the Outerbelt East Freeway, allowing for a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, offering limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside attractions. It's designed for moving you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, maintaining a steady flow typical of interstate travel.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Outerbelt East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt East Freeway and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway.
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 15 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 271): 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 53m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway. 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: at 1.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 271): 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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