Origin
Crystal Springs, OH
Afternoon in Crystal Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, OH to Alliance, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.8 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 44m
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.
Crystal Springs, OH
Francesco Ungaro
Alliance, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Springs, OH to Alliance, OH covers 26.8 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 Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 13 mi | 17m |
| Fulton Road Northwest | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| Malone Parkway Northwest | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| High Mill Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Ely Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Beeson Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
— 13 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, OH and Alliance, OH.
1
Start on TR 354
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest
2
Turn sharp left onto TR 352
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Mill Avenue Northwest
3
Turn slight right onto TR 211
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
4
Continue on SR 687
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fulton Drive Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 687
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Malone Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
10
Continue on US 62
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Beeson Street
12
Turn right onto CR 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beeson Street Northeast
13
Turn slight left onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ely Street
14
Turn right onto SR 183
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Union Avenue
15
Turn right onto West Summit Street
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Summit Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Summit Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest
Turn sharp left onto TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 62 East: Alliance
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Beeson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Beeson Street
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SR 183 / North Union Avenue
Turn right onto SR 183 / North Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West Summit Street
Turn right onto West Summit Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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
Alliance, OH
Afternoon in Alliance on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.8 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,282 ft
951 ft
Total Climb
497 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
1,282 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
331 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.8 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 (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alliance, OH before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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