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Trip from Akron, OH to Mayfield, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.1 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Mayfield, OH, OH

Mayfield, OH

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Mayfield, OH covers 37.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Akron Expressway, Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and Outerbelt East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on Akron Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 14.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

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 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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...
7
35.4 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward Wilson Mills Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36 Toward Wilson Mills Road
6
35.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | Wilson Mills Road

Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
36.2 mi into trip | ~47m in | SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road

Turn left onto SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Akron Expressway 14.9 mi 18m
Outerbelt East Freeway 10.7 mi 13m
I 271 6.6 mi 7m
S.O.M. Center Road 1 mi 2m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Wilson Mills Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Buchtel Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
South Union Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 14.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Mayfield, 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

8.3 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36 Toward Wilson Mills Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wilson Mills Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto SR 91

0.9 mi · 2 min · S.O.M. Center Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on SR 91

142 ft · 10 sec · S.O.M. Center Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

SR 91

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Akron, OH · 25m into the drive

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macedonia, OH

19 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

Gates Mills, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macedonia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mayfield, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mayfield, 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

$5.76 one way

$11.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.39 $12.78
premium $4.91 $7.17 $14.34
diesel $5.61 $8.19 $16.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

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

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.90 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mayfield, OH

Evening in Mayfield on Thursday

Local time

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Macedonia, OH

19 mi in

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

11 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

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 Mayfield, OH covers 37.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.76 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Akron, OH to Mayfield, 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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