Origin
South Russell, OH
Afternoon in South Russell on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Russell, 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
51m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
South Russell to Akron is 33.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Akron Expressway and I-271, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a route that's primarily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient option for getting between these locations. With a short duration and minimal cost, it's a convenient choice for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive, with 65% of its mileage on major roads like I-271 and the Akron Expressway, offers a consistent pace. You'll experience stretches of uninterrupted driving, including a longest stretch of 15.1 miles on the Akron Expressway. The road maintains a high-speed character for much of the journey, minimizing time spent navigating local traffic. Expect a predictable and efficient driving experience as you transition from the northern Midwest to the heart of Ohio.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South, I 480 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Cannon Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Solon Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bell Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bell Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 15.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Russell, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Bell Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bell Road
2
Continue on Bell Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bell Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto North Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Franklin Street
5
Turn right onto CR 11
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Continue on CR 11
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Solon Road
7
Turn right onto Cannon Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cannon Road
8
Continue on SR 175
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon Road
9
Continue on Rockside Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Rockside Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 480
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
12
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
15
Merge onto SR 8
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
18
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
19
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
21
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from South Russell, OH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from South Russell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, 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
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
17 mi in
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
51m 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 South Russell, OH to Akron, OH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 271, Cannon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from South Russell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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