Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
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Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Euclid, OH
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Barberton, OH
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This 49.9-mile drive from Euclid, OH to Barberton, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. With 85% of the journey on highways, it's a very efficient route, making it an excellent option for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this distance. You'll primarily be navigating via the Willow Freeway, Lakeland Freeway, and State Route 21. This route is focused on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, fitting well within the Midwest region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.9 miles from Euclid, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 49.9-mile journey, with 85% of the drive taking place on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on the Willow Freeway, offering a good opportunity for consistent travel. While this route prioritizes efficiency, you'll still experience the transition from the Willow Freeway to the Lakeland Freeway and then onto State Route 21, providing some variation in the road's flow. It's a drive designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and Lakeland Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near I 90 / Innerbelt.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 49.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 / Willow Freeway toward I 77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224 East, I 77 Alternate South: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Barber Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| State Route 21 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| I 76 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Innerbelt | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Barber Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Lakeland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Euclid, OH and Barberton, OH.
Start on East 222nd Street
Turn right onto North Lakeland Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
Continue on I 90; SR 2
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
Take the exit
Merge onto I 76; US 224
Take the exit
Turn right onto Barber Road
Continue on 4th Street Northwest
Turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Road North
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given its short duration of just over an hour, this 49.9-mile trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart whenever it suits your schedule, and you likely won't need to worry about extensive stops. The estimated fuel cost of $8 means you can easily top off your tank before leaving or upon arrival. Since the longest stretch is 27.2 miles on the Willow Freeway, plan for a brief break before or after this segment if you prefer. Keep an eye on signage for transitions between the Willow Freeway, Lakeland Freeway, and State Route 21 to ensure you stay on track.
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.
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 49.9 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barberton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Euclid, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Euclid, OH
This is one driving day of about 49.9 miles and 1h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Euclid, OH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Euclid, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barberton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Barberton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Shoregate Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Willowick, OH
12 DCFC
Shops at Church Square - Tesla Supercharger
Cleveland, OH
12 DCFC
Church Square
Cleveland, OH
6 DCFC
Lincoln Electric Training Center
Euclid, OH
3 DCFC
Transformer Station Contemporary Art Space
Cleveland, OH
1 DCFC
Maple Heights City Hall
Maple Heights, OH
1 DCFC
Jay Honda
Bedford, OH
1 DCFC
Axelrod Buick GMC
Parma, OH
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Euclid on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:15PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Late night in Barberton on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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