Origin
Twinsburg, OH
Night in Twinsburg on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twinsburg, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twinsburg, OH
Sam Mueller
Trip Overview
Traveling between Twinsburg and Akron is a straightforward 21.4-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Darrow Road, North Main Street, and West Streetsboro Street, keeping your fuel costs low at approximately $3. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over highway driving, as you will stay entirely off the interstate system. It is a highly practical trip that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Forget about the monotony of high-speed interstates; this trip consists of a 0% highway share, favoring local roads instead. You should prepare for a turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the heart of the region. Because there is no highway travel, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Darrow Road, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience from start to finish. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains consistent as you transition between the various streets on your itinerary.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 91 / Darrow Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 91 / Darrow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 91 / Darrow Road
Turn left onto SR 91 / Darrow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street
Turn right onto SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward SR 8 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward SR 8 South
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Darrow Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Streetsboro Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twinsburg, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Ravenna Road
44 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ravenna Road
2
Turn left onto SR 91
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Darrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 91
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 303
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Streetsboro Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 303
436 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Streetsboro Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SR 8 South
7
Merge onto SR 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
10
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
11
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
13
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:00 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
11 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
32m 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 Twinsburg, OH to Akron, OH covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Darrow Road, West Streetsboro Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Twinsburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 91 / Darrow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Twinsburg, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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