Origin
Alliance, OH
Late night in Alliance on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alliance, OH to Crystal Springs, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alliance, OH
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Crystal Springs, OH
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Alliance, OH to Crystal Springs, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Fulton Road Northwest, Malone Parkway Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 26.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 183 / South Union Avenue.
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 26.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 183 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 41 / West Ely Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 183 / South Union Avenue
Turn left onto SR 183 / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 41 / West Ely Street
Turn left onto CR 41 / West Ely Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Merge onto US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 687: Fulton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 687: Fulton Road
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
TR 354 / Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest
Turn sharp right onto TR 354 / Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Fulton Road Northwest | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Malone Parkway Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| High Mill Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Ely Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Beeson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, OH and Crystal Springs, OH.
1
Start on West Summit Street
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Summit Street
2
Turn left onto SR 183
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ely Street
4
Continue on CR 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Beeson Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto US 62T
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
8
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Malone Parkway Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward SR 687: Fulton Road
11
Turn right onto SR 687
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
12
Continue on SR 687
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 687
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fulton Drive Northwest
14
Continue on TR 211
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
15
Turn slight left onto CR 212
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Mill Avenue Northwest
16
Turn sharp right onto TR 354
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest
17
Arrive at destination
TR 354
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Crystal Springs, OH
Late night in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
5 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
43m 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 Alliance, OH to Crystal Springs, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Fulton Road Northwest, Malone Parkway Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Alliance, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 26.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (SR 183 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 41 / West Ely Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 62T / Atlantic Boulevard Northeast): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alliance, OH to Crystal Springs, 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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