Origin
Perry Heights, OH
Late night in Perry Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry Heights, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry Heights, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Perry Heights to Akron is 23.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 77 and Massillon Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given the brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a short leg of a larger journey. You'll find the drive is a mixed bag, offering both interstate speeds and local road navigation. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed driving profile, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel on I 77, including one segment that lasts for 7.9 miles without interruption. The route also incorporates local roads like Wales Avenue Northwest and Massillon Road, which will likely involve lower speeds and more varied intersections. Expect the feel of the drive to shift as you transition between the open highway and more developed local thoroughfares, providing a dynamic experience for the short distance covered.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast
Turn right onto SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 241 / Massillon Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 241 / Massillon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Wales Avenue Northwest | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Massillon Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Way East | 2 mi | 4m |
| Wales Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry Heights, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 172
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Turn right onto SR 241
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wales Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on SR 241
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Wales Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 241
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Massillon Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
6
Continue on SR 241
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Massillon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
8
Continue on SR 241
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Massillon Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
10
Continue on SR 241
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Massillon Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 77 North
12
Merge onto I 77
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
16
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
18
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
37m 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 Perry Heights, OH to Akron, OH covers 23.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Wales Avenue Northwest, Massillon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Perry Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 23.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Perry Heights, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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