Origin
West Hill, OH
Late night in West Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
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 3m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 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
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West State Street, South Irvine Avenue, I-80 W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State 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 West Hill, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 3m 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 West Hill, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Street | — | — |
| South Irvine Avenue | — | — |
| I-80 W | — | — |
| SR 8 North | — | — |
| Akron Expressway | — | — |
| Carroll Street | — | — |
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hill, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Warren-Sharon Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Warren-Sharon Road
2
Continue on West State Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West State Street
3
Turn right onto South Irvine Avenue
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Irvine Avenue
4
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-80 W: Cleveland
5
Merge slight left
9.9 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight right
5.0 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue straight
36 mi
·
39 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
9
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
13
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 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 the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from West Hill, OH · 31m into the drive
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 29.7 miles from West Hill, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
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
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
4:57 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
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 3m 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 West Hill, OH to Akron, OH covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Street, South Irvine Avenue, I-80 W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from West Hill, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 West Hill, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 3m 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 West Hill, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Hill, 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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