Origin
Alexander, OH
Late night in Alexander on Saturday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Alexander, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, OH
SHVETS production
Trip Overview
Alexander, OH to Akron, OH is 23.3 miles and takes about 35m via Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Ohio's Midwest region. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. The route is largely highway-focused, making for a direct journey that should get you to your destination with ease. Consider this trip for a convenient hop between cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is 67% highway, offering a predominantly fast-paced experience. You'll encounter stretches on the Akron Expressway, Valley View Road, and Northfield Road. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 15.6 miles on the Akron Expressway, allowing for a sustained period of highway driving. Expect a consistent feel for much of the trip, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding country roads. The focus here is on covering ground quickly and directly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Valley View Road. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near SR 8 / Northfield Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 4.5 miles (SR 8 / Northfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 8 / Northfield Road
Turn right onto SR 8 / Northfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Valley View Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northfield Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Canal Road | 0.4 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
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Canal Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Canal Road
2
Continue on CH 25
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Valley View Road
3
Turn right onto SR 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northfield Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on SR 8
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
7
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
8
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
10
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
35m 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 Alexander, OH to Akron, OH covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Valley View Road, Northfield 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 11.6 miles from Alexander, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.62 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 23.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 4.5 miles (SR 8 / Northfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Alexander, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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