Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Malaga, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
108.1 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malaga, OH
Jiří Dočkal
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Malaga, OH covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, US 250, Johnson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 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
54 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Akron, OH to Malaga, OH covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m, 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 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 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 108.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56.3 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Malaga, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 44.9 mi | 51m |
| US 250 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Johnson Avenue | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Somerton Highway | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Freeport Tippecanoe Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Barnesville Hendrysburg Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 44.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Malaga, 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
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto SR 18
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9
Merge onto SR 8
45 mi
·
51 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
11
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
13
Continue on SR 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 800
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 800
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
15
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jewett Avenue
16
Turn left onto SR 800
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Taylor Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto SR 800
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Johnson Avenue
18
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davis Street
19
Continue on SR 800
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
20
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cemetery Hill Road
21
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Turn left onto SR 800
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Philadelphia Street
23
Continue on SR 800
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
24
Continue on SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
25
Merge onto US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
26
Continue on US 22; SR 800
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cadiz Road
27
Turn sharp left onto SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
28
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
29
Continue on SR 800
360 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
30
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
31
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
32
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
33
Continue on SR 800
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Somerton Highway
34
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
35
Continue on SR 800
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Somerton Highway
36
Arrive at destination
SR 800
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 54 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.9 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 4m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malaga, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 108.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 44.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Malaga, OH
The final approach into Malaga, 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 Malaga, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.78 one way
$33.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Malaga, OH
Morning in Malaga on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
54 mi in
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
13 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
2h 23m 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 Malaga, OH covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, US 250, Johnson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 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 $16.78 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 108.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Malaga, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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. 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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