Origin
Steubenville, OH
Night in Steubenville on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
108.3 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steubenville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH covers 108.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brady Circle West, Sunset Boulevard, Lovers Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.20 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
54.1 miles from Steubenville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 108.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brady Circle West 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Circle West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lovers Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 43 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Steubenville Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salineville Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brady Circle West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steubenville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
54 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
Brady Circle West
3
Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Turn right onto Canton Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Canton Road
9
Continue on State Route 43
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 43
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto Steubenville Road Southeast
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
12
Continue on Steubenville Road Southeast
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
13
Continue on Salineville Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Salineville Road Northeast
14
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Canton Road Northwest
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alliance Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Road Northwest
17
Continue on East Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Canal Street
18
Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Road Northwest
19
Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Minerva Road Southeast
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
21
Continue on Zwallen Way
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Zwallen Way
22
Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
23
Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
24
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
27
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
26 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
29
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
30
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
31
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Market Street
32
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
33
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
35
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
36
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 54.1 miles from Steubenville, OH, or about 55m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Steubenville, 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 Steubenville, OH
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Steubenville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Steubenville, OH · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Steubenville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.40 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
| premium | $4.79 | $20.42 | $40.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
1h 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 Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH covers 108.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brady Circle West, Sunset Boulevard, Lovers Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Steubenville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.20 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.
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Steubenville, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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