Origin
Alliance, OH
Night in Alliance on Wednesday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alliance, OH to Whipple Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Whipple Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 21.2-mile drive from Alliance to Whipple Heights, Ohio, is easily managed in just 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with only a small portion on highways, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the route's modest distance. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this journey is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.6 miles from Alliance, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 21.2-mile trip. With only about 9% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Malone Parkway Northeast, and Fulton Road Northwest. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation, with frequent adjustments rather than long, straightaways.
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 10 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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 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
|
~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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Ambrose Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Ambrose Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Malone Parkway Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Whipple Avenue Northwest | 1.1 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 Whipple Heights, 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 CR 226
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hills and Dales Road Northwest
13
Turn left onto CR 219
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Whipple Avenue Northwest
14
Turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
17th Street Northwest
15
Turn left onto Ambrose Avenue Northwest
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ambrose Avenue Northwest
16
Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street Northwest
17
Arrive at destination
16th Street Northwest
Trip Plan
With a total duration of only 34 minutes, this 21.2-mile drive offers significant flexibility. You could easily depart mid-morning after breakfast or even in the afternoon. Since there are no designated stops in the data and the drive is so short, you might not need to plan for formal breaks, though keeping your $3 fuel budget in mind is wise. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS as you approach the 12.8-mile mark on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, as the terrain ahead likely involves more frequent turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.6 miles from Alliance, OH, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whipple Heights, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Alliance, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alliance, OH
This is one driving day of about 21.2 miles and 34m.
At 21.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for about 12.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Alliance, OH · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Alliance, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whipple Heights, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Whipple Heights, 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
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Whipple Heights, OH
Night in Whipple Heights on Wednesday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
34m 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 Whipple Heights, OH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Malone Parkway Northeast, Fulton Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.29 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 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 Whipple Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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