Trip from Akron, OH to Danville, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

70.6 mi

114 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 32m

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

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Danville, OH

Robert So

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Danville, OH covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 585, South Columbus Road, South Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on SR 585. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.3 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Akron, OH to Danville, OH covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SR 585 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand 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 70.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 59 / Rand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton

10.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward SR 21 South: Massillon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 13A Toward SR 21 South: Massillon

14 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward SR 585: Wooster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 585: Wooster

54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | SR 3; SR 39 / East Main Street

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 585	16.6 mi	24m
South Columbus Road	13.5 mi	15m
South Market Street	8.3 mi	10m
Kenmore Expressway	7.3 mi	10m
Danville-Jelloway Road	6.9 mi	10m
SR 3	5.5 mi	6m
SR 21	3.1 mi	3m
Akron Road	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: SR 585 — 16.6 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway

Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Exit 13A Toward SR 21 South: Massillon Use the right lane.

Merge onto SR 21

3.1 mi · 3 min · SR 21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward SR 585: Wooster Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto SR 585

17 mi · 24 min · SR 585

Enter roundabout onto SR 585

105 ft · 1 sec · Akron Road

Continue on SR 585

2.9 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

Continue on East Bowman Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Bowman Street

Turn left onto North Bever Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · North Bever Street

Turn right onto SR 302

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Liberty Street

Turn left onto South Columbus Road

13 mi · 15 min · South Columbus Road

Continue on SR 3

5.5 mi · 6 min · SR 3

Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Union Street

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 3

8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street

Turn left onto SR 205

6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 205; SR 514

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

Continue on SR 205; SR 514

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Market Street

Turn left onto East Rambo Street

61 ft · 2 sec · East Rambo Street

Arrive at destination

East Rambo Street

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Akron, OH, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Akron, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on SR 585 for about 16.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Akron, OH · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wooster, OH

35 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

Wadsworth, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wooster, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Danville, OH

The final approach into Danville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

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

$10.96 one way

$21.91 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$12.16	$24.32
premium	$4.91	$13.64	$27.29
diesel	$5.61	$15.59	$31.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39
Efficient EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.88	$4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Afternoon in Akron on Thursday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danville, OH

Afternoon in Danville on Thursday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m 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 Akron, OH to Danville, OH covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 585, South Columbus Road, South Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Akron, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.96 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 route from Akron, OH to Danville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Trip from Akron, OH to Danville, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Danville, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Akron, OH

Danville, OH

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 36m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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