Trip from Akron, OH to Mount Carmel, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

94.8 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Mount Carmel, OH

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Mount Carmel, OH covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 77, SR 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.71 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

47.4 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 94.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.7 miles on Ohio Turnpike.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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

15.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

16.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo

80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

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 110 Toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | SR 4 / Hayes Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto SR 4 / Hayes Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Mount Carmel, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.

Bellevue

80.1 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	62.7 mi	1h 7m
I 77	7.1 mi	8m
SR 113	6.5 mi	11m
West Market Street	4.3 mi	7m
Hayes Avenue	4.3 mi	5m
Ghent Road	1.6 mi	3m
Dogtown Road	1.5 mi	5m
East McPherson Highway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 62.7 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

Turn right onto West Exchange Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Exchange Street

Turn right onto South Portage Path

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Portage Path

Turn left onto SR 18

4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Ghent Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 110 Toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto SR 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto SR 113

6.5 mi · 11 min · SR 113

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 1 min · East McPherson Highway

Turn left onto Dogtown Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Dogtown Road

Turn right onto Portland Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Portland Road

Arrive at destination

Portland Road

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 47.4 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 21 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Carmel, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 94.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Akron, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middleburg Heights, OH

47 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

Parma, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lorain, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

Arriving in Mount Carmel, OH

The final approach into Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, OH.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 16.3

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

$14.71 one way

$29.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$16.33	$32.66
premium	$4.91	$18.32	$36.64
diesel	$5.61	$20.93	$41.86

Estimated Tolls: $3.13

Ohio Turnpike (62.7 mi) $3.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.4	$9.95	$4.55
Efficient EV	23.7	$8.30	$3.79
EV Truck/SUV	37.9	$13.27	$6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Carmel, OH

Evening in Mount Carmel on Thursday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

7 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 4m 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 Mount Carmel, OH covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 77, SR 113. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.4 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 $14.71 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.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Mount Carmel, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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