Origin
South Russell, OH
Late night in South Russell on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
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
44m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
The drive from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH covers 34.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bell Street, North Main Street, North Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| North Franklin Street | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Solon Road | — | — |
| Cannon Road | — | — |
| Rockside Road | — | — |
| I 271 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto North Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Franklin Street
5
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Continue on Solon Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Solon Road
7
Turn right onto Cannon Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cannon Road
8
Continue on Cannon Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon Road
9
Continue on Rockside Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Rockside Road
10
Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 271 South, I 480 East
11
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
12
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
13
Keep slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
15
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 59: Perkins Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
331 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
·
47 sec
·
North Forge Street
20
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
2:04 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
44m 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 34.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bell Street, North Main Street, North Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.29 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.
The drive from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Russell, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Russell, 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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