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Trip from Akron, OH to Jefferson, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

80.4 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Downtown Jefferson, OH, OH

Jefferson, OH

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Jefferson, OH covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Outerbelt East Freeway, Akron Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 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

40.2 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 40m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 80.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Outerbelt East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Outerbelt East Freeway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill 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 80.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 8 / Akron Expressway

Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway

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

Use the slight right lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 17 Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
5
24.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
27.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 34 mi 37m
Outerbelt East Freeway 15 mi 18m
Akron Expressway 14.9 mi 18m
I 271 6.6 mi 7m
State Route 307 4.4 mi 6m
State Route 45 1 mi 2m
North Chestnut Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Beech Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 34 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 7 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

13 ft · 0 sec · East Mill Street
4

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
5

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South Union Street
6

Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
7

Turn left onto Fountain Street

212 ft · 5 sec · Fountain Street
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward SR 8 North
9

Merge onto SR 8

15 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 17 Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
11

Merge onto I 271

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 271
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271

13 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on I 271

34 mi · 37 min · I 90
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 223 Toward SR 45: Ashtabula
16

Turn right onto SR 45

1.0 mi · 2 min · State Route 45
17

Turn left onto SR 307

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 307
18

Continue on SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Beech Street
19

Turn right onto SR 46; SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
20

Arrive at destination

SR 46; SR 307

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 40.2 miles from Akron, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.2 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.2 mi from Akron, OH · 51m into the drive

Downtown Bedford Heights, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford Heights, OH

40 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

Macedonia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wickliffe, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jefferson, OH

The final approach into Jefferson, 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 16.6
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

$12.48 one way

$24.96 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $13.85 $27.70
premium $4.91 $15.54 $31.08
diesel $5.61 $17.75 $35.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
Efficient EV 20.1 0 $7.04 $3.22
EV Truck/SUV 32.2 0 $11.26 $5.15

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Evening in Akron on Thursday

Local time

6:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jefferson, OH

Evening in Jefferson on Thursday

Local time

6:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

1h 40m 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 Jefferson, OH covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Outerbelt East Freeway, Akron Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 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 $12.48 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 80.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Akron, OH to Jefferson, 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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