Origin
West Hill, OH
Afternoon in West Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hill, 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
1h 9m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from West Hill, OH to Akron, OH covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, I 80, South Irvine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 36 mi | 39m |
| I 80 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| South Irvine Avenue | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hill, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Warren-Sharon Road
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Warren-Sharon Road
2
Continue on West State Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West State Street
3
Turn right onto US 62 Business
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Irvine Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-80 W: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 80
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
7
Continue on I 76
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
13
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
14
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
15
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
16
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from West Hill, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 Business / South Irvine Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 Business / South Irvine Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I-80 W: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-80 W: Cleveland
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.16 one way
$18.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Akron on Saturday
Local time
2:02 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
12 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
1h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
59 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 36 mi of that is on I 76.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62 Business / South Irvine Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.3 miles (US 62 Business / South Irvine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Akron, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62 Business / South Irvine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
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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