Trip from Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

43.4 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 9m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fairview Park, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 43.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 77, Medina Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m 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.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 43.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 43.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 59 / Rand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward SR 18 West: Medina

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward SR 18 West: Medina

19.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

37.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road

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 237 Toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport,...

39.6 mi into trip | ~51m in | SR 17 / Brookpark Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport along the way.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

37.8 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	18.1 mi	20m
I 77	8.3 mi	9m
Medina Road	7.5 mi	11m
Brookpark Road	2.4 mi	3m
Innerbelt	1.8 mi	2m
West 220th Street	1.4 mi	3m
I 76	1 mi	1m
Henry Ford Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 18.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Fairview Park, OH.

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 137B Toward SR 18 West: Medina Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 18

7.5 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 71

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

17 mi · 18 min · I 71

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 237 Toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Snow Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 29 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto SR 291

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Engle Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 291

0.7 mi · 1 min · Henry Ford Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

2.4 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West 220th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Akron, OH · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hinckley, OH

22 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

Barberton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hinckley, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview Park, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fairview Park, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.74 one way

$13.47 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$7.48	$14.95
premium	$4.91	$8.39	$16.78
diesel	$5.61	$9.58	$19.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13	$4.56	$2.08
Efficient EV	10.9	$3.80	$1.74
EV Truck/SUV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Thursday

Local time

6:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 13 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:59PM EDT until April 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:36PM EDT until April 16 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Fairview Park, OH

Evening in Fairview Park on Thursday

Local time

6:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Hinckley, OH

22 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

13 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

58m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 43.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 77, Medina Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Akron, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 43.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Trip from Akron, OH to Fairview Park, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fairview Park, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Akron, OH

Fairview Park, OH

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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