This 90.1-mile drive from Akron to Mantua, Ohio, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 87% of the journey on high-speed roads, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on the Akron Expressway and I-77, offering a consistent driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.1 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 90.1-mile journey, with 87% of it on major roads like the Akron Expressway and I-77. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 44.9 miles on the Akron Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the route does incorporate Bloomfield Road, which may offer a slight change of scenery as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly, rather than by winding scenic byways.
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.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 77. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 90.1 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
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 Mantua, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
79.6 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
44.9 mi
51m
I 77
33.2 mi
35m
Bloomfield Road
5.4 mi
9m
Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Boden Road
1 mi
1m
Cadiz Road
0.9 mi
1m
Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 44.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Mantua, 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 left at fork onto I 77
33 mi·35 min·I 77
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 47Toward US 22: Cambridge, CadizUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Cadiz Road
13
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 209
492 ft·15 sec·North 5th Street
16
Turn left onto SR 209
0.5 mi·51 sec·Steubenville Avenue
17
Continue on SR 209
5.4 mi·9 min·Bloomfield Road
18
Turn right onto SR 662
1.0 mi·1 min·Boden Road
19
Turn slight right onto Mantua Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Mantua Road
20
Arrive at destination
Mantua Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 50-minute drive, consider leaving Akron in the late morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data and the longest stretch is 44.9 miles, you can easily plan your own brief breaks as needed. The estimated fuel cost is just $14, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-77 to Bloomfield Road as you get closer to Mantua; this is where the character of the drive subtly shifts.
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 45.1 miles from Akron, OH, or about 54m 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 54m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mantua, 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 90.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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.
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mantua, OH
The final approach into Mantua, 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.98 one way
$27.97 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.52
$31.04
premium
$4.91
$17.41
$34.83
diesel
$5.61
$19.89
$39.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27
0
$9.46
$4.32
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.88
$3.60
EV Truck/SUV
36
0
$12.61
$5.77
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Akron, OH
Night
in Akron on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mantua, OH
Night
in Mantua on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
45 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
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
1h 50m 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 Mantua, OH covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 77, Bloomfield 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 45.1 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 $13.98 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 90.1 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Mantua, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
