Origin
Akron, OH
Evening in Akron on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Glenville, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenville, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Glenville, OH covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, West Market Street, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 38.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and West Market Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Market Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.
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 38.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.3 miles (I 77; SR 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 77; SR 21
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 90 / Innerbelt
Merge onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
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 177
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Univers...
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Boulevard
Turn left onto East Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 24.8 mi | 30m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Portage Path | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Yale Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Glenville, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Exchange Street
5
Turn right onto South Portage Path
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Portage Path
6
Turn left onto SR 18
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ghent Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 77; SR 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
12
Continue on I 90; SR 2
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lakeland Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 177
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
16
Turn left onto East Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 9
514 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saint Clair Avenue
18
Turn right onto Yale Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yale Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Yale Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Akron, OH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glenville, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glenville, 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
$5.98 one way
$11.95 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Glenville, OH
Evening in Glenville on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
6 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, OH to Glenville, OH covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, West Market Street, Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 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 $5.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.3 miles (I 77; SR 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Akron, OH to Glenville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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