How far is Crystal Springs, OH from Alliance, OH?

The driving distance from Crystal Springs, OH to Alliance, OH is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.76 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.06 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Crystal Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Springs
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Alliance
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plain
OH

Township in Stark County, Ohio

From Crystal Springs
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Alliance
13.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Springs and Alliance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs and Alliance.

  1. 1

    Start on Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto High Mill Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · High Mill Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Fulton Road Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fulton Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Drive Northwest

    1604 ft · 34 sec · Fulton Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Fulton Road Northwest

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Fulton Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 62 East: Alliance

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Malone Parkway Northwest

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Malone Parkway Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    12.2 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Beeson Street

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beeson Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beeson Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Ely Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ely Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Union Avenue

    3261 ft · 1 min · North Union Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Summit Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Springs and Alliance.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
13 mi · 49%
Fulton Road Northwest
7.16 mi · 27%
Malone Parkway Northwest
1.73 mi · 6%
High Mill Avenue Northwest
1.02 mi · 4%
West Ely Street
1 mi · 4%
Beeson Street Northeast
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

12.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain
00h 20m from Crystal Springs
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crystal Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alliance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Springs to Alliance?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Crystal Springs and 13.4 miles from Alliance.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crystal Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alliance.

Stop Ideas Near Plain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plain.

RAIL

Alliance

21 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

82 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Springs and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.75 km).

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#1 Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8492200, -81.5342900
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest (-81.53438, 40.849211)
End: West Summit Street (-81.10593, 40.915348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.79 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.30 $4.05 $8.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Springs and Alliance. The current time is 12:24:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.