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Trip from Akron, OH to Hicksville, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

201.8 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

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

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Downtown Hicksville, OH, OH

Hicksville, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 201.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, SR 2, South Defiance Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.32 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

100.9 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 201.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 201.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 147.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 147.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 2. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

6
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

7
15.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
16.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo
5
17.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
165.6 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | SR 66

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 147.2 mi 2h 37m
SR 2 15.1 mi 22m
South Defiance Street 10.3 mi 11m
I 77 7.1 mi 8m
US 20A 5.8 mi 8m
West Market Street 4.3 mi 7m
County Road 12.C 1.8 mi 2m
Ghent Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 147.2 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
4

Turn right onto West Exchange Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Exchange Street
5

Turn right onto South Portage Path

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Portage Path
6

Turn left onto SR 18

4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Ghent Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
9

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77; SR 21
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 80

147 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 25 Toward SR 66
18

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 66
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto US 20A

5.8 mi · 8 min · US 20A
20

Turn left onto US 127

10 mi · 11 min · South Defiance Street
21

Turn left onto US 127; SR 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
22

Turn right onto West Wilson Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Wilson Street
23

Continue on Center Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Center Street
24

Continue on 12.C

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 12.C
25

Continue on SR 2

4.6 mi · 6 min · SR 2
26

Turn right onto SR 2; SR 249

2.0 mi · 3 min · SR 2; SR 249
27

Turn left onto SR 2

8.5 mi · 12 min · SR 2
28

Turn left onto South Main Street

130 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
29

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.9 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 44 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.9 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Akron, 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 Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 201.8 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Akron, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 147.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.9 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 58m into the drive

Downtown Port Clinton, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Clinton, OH

101 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

Lagrange, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Clinton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.9 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 miles.

Arriving in Hicksville, OH

The final approach into Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

0.6 mi

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Strongsville, Ohio

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amanda Lee Coffee - Hicksville, OH

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hicksville, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 201.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14197695434

Visit website

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milan, Ohio

1.8 mi

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+13303760600

Visit website

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 28.8

Strongsville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

Marigold Cafe - Toledo, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.7

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14192140333

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Sips and Such Social House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.8

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+14405327078

Visit website

Reynolds Garden Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.7

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14193819000

Visit website

Briarfield Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.7

Maumee, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14198657260

Visit website

Hard Pressed Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 201.8

Hicksville, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14194879940

Amanda Lee Coffee - Hicksville, OH

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 201.8

Hicksville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14197695434

Visit website

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.1

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14197440940

Visit website

Cafe Blanc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.8

Parma Heights, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12169305050

Visit website

Cold Creek Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Castalia, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14196848911

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.9

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 129.7

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 129.7

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 13.9
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

$31.32 one way

$62.64 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $34.76 $69.52
premium $4.91 $39.00 $78.00
diesel $5.61 $44.55 $89.11

Estimated Tolls: $7.36

Ohio Turnpike (147.2 mi) $7.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.5 0 $21.19 $9.69
Efficient EV 50.5 0 $17.66 $8.07
EV Truck/SUV 80.7 1 $28.25 $12.92

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Saturday

Local time

4:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 2 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Hicksville, OH

Late night in Hicksville on Saturday

Local time

4:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

12 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

3h 59m 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 Akron, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 201.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 2, South Defiance Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.9 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 $31.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Akron, OH to Hicksville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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