Origin
Strongsville, OH
Afternoon in Strongsville on Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strongsville, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strongsville, OH
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Trip Overview
Strongsville to Akron is 32.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I-71 and I-77, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it an easy option for a quick journey or connecting to other routes. Given its brevity, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, and you can easily fit this into a busy day of travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.7 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 (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-71 and I-77. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-71 for 11.9 miles, offering a consistent, faster pace. While the main roads are interstates, you will also navigate some local roads like Medina Road, introducing a slight variation in speed and environment. The overall feel is that of a functional commute rather than a scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 82 / Royalton Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 82 / Royalton Road
Turn uturn onto SR 82 / Royalton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
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 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Strongsville, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
13.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| I 77 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Medina Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Royalton Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
213 ft
·
32 sec
·
Royalton Road
2
Turn uturn onto SR 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 71
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 18
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Medina Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 77; SR 21
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
13
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Strongsville, OH to Akron, OH covers 32.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 77, Medina 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 16.4 miles from Strongsville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 11 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Strongsville, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
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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