Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Lodi, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Lodi, OH covers 30.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kenmore Expressway, Innerbelt, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Kenmore Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 30.2 miles, with most of the trip on Kenmore Expressway and Innerbelt. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Kenmore Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kenmore Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kenmore Expressway and Innerbelt. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.4 miles (I 76; I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
|
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
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 76; I 77
Merge onto I 76; I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
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
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 42 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 42 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Expressway | 25.4 mi | 31m |
| Innerbelt | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 76 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Medina Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kenmore Expressway
— 25.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Lodi, 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
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto SR 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
5
Merge onto I 76; I 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76; I 77
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Turn left onto US 42
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Road
9
Continue on SR 421
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Medina Street
10
Turn left onto SR 83
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wooster Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 83
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lodi, OH
Morning in Lodi on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
9 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
39m 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 Lodi, OH covers 30.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kenmore Expressway, Innerbelt, 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 15.1 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 $4.69 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 is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.4 miles (I 76; I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Akron, OH to Lodi, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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