Origin
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Hough, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Hough, OH covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, West Market Street, Ghent Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and West Market Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Market Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center Street.
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 35.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.1 miles (SR 18 / West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 18 / West Market Street
Turn left onto SR 18 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 10
Take the exit onto SR 10 toward SR 10 West: Woodland Avenue, East 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 162A
Toward SR 10 West: Woodland Avenue, East 30th S...
9
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10 toward Woodland Avenue West, East 30th Street, Gateway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Woodland Avenue West, East 30th Street,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Akron, OH and Hough, OH, road signs point toward Woodland Avenue West and Gateway.
Woodland Avenue West
32.1 mi in
|
~46m
|
via SR 10
Gateway
32.1 mi in
|
~46m
|
via SR 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 71st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East 30th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Portage Path | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 23.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Hough, 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
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 77; SR 21
10
Take the exit onto SR 10
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 10
Exit 162A
Toward SR 10 West: Woodland Avenue, East 30th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
SR 10
Toward Woodland Avenue West, East 30th Street, Gateway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 30th Street
13
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 71st Street
15
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Linwood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Akron, OH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hough, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hough, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hough, OH
Afternoon in Hough on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
53m 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 Hough, OH covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, West Market Street, Ghent Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.46 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.1 miles (SR 18 / West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Akron, OH and Hough, OH, road signs point toward Woodland Avenue West and Gateway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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