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Trip from Ada, OH to Akron, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

140.8 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ada, OH

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Trip Overview

This 140.8-mile journey from Ada, OH to Akron, OH is a straightforward one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. With 94% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a focused driving experience across the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $22, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.4 miles from Ada, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 30, I-71, and I-76. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 79.9 miles on US 30, offering an extended period of consistent travel. The road primarily consists of fast-paced highway driving, characteristic of longer Midwest journeys. This setup means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with fewer interruptions as you progress towards Akron.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 116.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
117 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
6
135.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
137 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | I 76

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
138.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 79.9 mi 1h 28m
I 71 31.9 mi 34m
I 76 18.4 mi 22m
South Main Street 3.9 mi 7m
Innerbelt 2.1 mi 2m
Kenmore Expressway 1.9 mi 2m
West Bowery Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 79.9 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on East Lincoln Avenue

145 ft · 10 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
2

Turn right onto SR 235

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
4

Merge onto US 30

33 mi · 36 min · US 30
5

Take the exit onto US 30

46 mi · 51 min · US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 176 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
7

Merge onto I 71

32 mi · 34 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
15

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street
16

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 42 minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time upon arrival in Akron. The route is primarily highway, so plan for one well-timed stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 79.9 miles on US 30, so be mindful of that before you depart. With a fuel cost estimate of $22, you can budget accordingly and enjoy a smooth, efficient drive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Ada, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.4 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ada, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ada, OH

This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ada, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 79.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.4 mi from Ada, OH · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

70 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Ada, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Akron, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 140.8
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.85 one way

$43.70 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.25 $48.50
premium $4.91 $27.21 $54.42
diesel $5.61 $31.09 $62.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76
Efficient EV 35.2 0 $12.32 $5.63
EV Truck/SUV 56.3 0 $19.71 $9.01

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Ada, OH

Night in Ada on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

54°F

Mansfield, OH

70 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

24 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

2h 42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ada, OH to Akron, OH covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, I 71, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Ada, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.85 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 116.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ada, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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