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
30m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Burton Station, OH
Gawon Lee
The drive from South Russell, OH to Burton Station, OH covers 16.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kinsman Road, Chillicothe Road, Burton-Windsor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Kinsman Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 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
8.4 miles from South Russell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near SR 306 / Chillicothe Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Russell, OH to Burton Station, OH is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 306 / Chillicothe Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (SR 87 / Kinsman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (North Cheshire Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 306 / Chillicothe Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 87 / Kinsman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto North Cheshire Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Right onto North Cheshire Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Goodwin Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsman Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Chillicothe Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Burton-Windsor Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Bell Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Goodwin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Cheshire Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Russell, OH and Burton Station, OH.
Start on Bell Road
Turn left onto SR 306
Turn right onto SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Enter roundabout onto North Cheshire Street
Continue on North Cheshire Street
Turn right onto Goodwin Street
Continue on CR 14
Arrive at destination
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 16.8 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.4 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton Station, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Russell, 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 South Russell, OH
This is one driving day of about 16.8 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from South Russell, OH · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from South Russell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Burton Station, 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 Burton Station, 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
$2.61 one way
$5.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in South Russell on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Burton Station on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
8 mi in
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
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.
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