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Trip from Glenville, OH to Akron, OH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

58m

Distance

43.9 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Glenville, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glenville, OH to Akron, OH covers 43.9 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

21.9 miles from Glenville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 43.9 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 miles on Willow Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 43.9 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 0.5 miles (CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 90 / Innerbelt

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 77 / Willow Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 / Willow Freeway toward I 77 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 South
6
32.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
41.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | SR 59 / Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Willow Freeway 27.2 mi 33m
I 77 8.4 mi 10m
Innerbelt 4 mi 5m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 1.9 mi 2m
Lakeland Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Yale Avenue 0.5 mi 2m
Martin Luther King Junior Drive 0.3 mi <1m
West Bowery Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Willow Freeway — 27.2 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenville, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on Yale Avenue

0.5 mi · 2 min · Yale Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 9

514 ft · 20 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
3

Turn right onto East Boulevard

188 ft · 8 sec · East Boulevard
4

Keep slight left at fork onto East Boulevard

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
6

Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

360 ft · 8 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 90, SR 2 West: Downtown
8

Merge onto I 90; SR 2; SR 283

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Lakeland Freeway
9

Continue on I 90; SR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 33 min · Willow Freeway
Toward I 77 South Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59

2.1 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
15

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street
16

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

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 21.9 miles from Glenville, OH, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 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 43.9 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Glenville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Glenville, OH

This is one driving day of about 43.9 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glenville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Willow Freeway for about 27.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Glenville, OH · 30m into the drive

city of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

22 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Glenville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Akron, OH

The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 24.2
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.81 one way

$13.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.56 $15.12
premium $4.91 $8.48 $16.97
diesel $5.61 $9.69 $19.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Glenville, OH

Night in Glenville on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 60% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

58m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Glenville, OH to Akron, OH covers 43.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Glenville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 43.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glenville, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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