Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
This 74.4-mile drive from Akron to Oak Hill, OH, is a manageable journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 45% of your travel on highways, making for a varied experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, a modest expense for the distance covered. The drive traverses the Midwest region, offering a glimpse into the varied landscapes of Ohio. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.2 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway cruising with more local road navigation. With 45% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster stretches, but the overall character leans towards a more connected-to-the-ground feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles on SR 585. This means you'll be transitioning between different road types, so keep an eye on your navigation as you move through towns and rural areas.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 585: Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 585 | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| South Columbus Road | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| South Market Street | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Danville-Jelloway Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 3 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| SR 21 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Akron Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Oak Hill, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
Turn straight onto SR 59
Merge onto I 76; I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 21
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 585
Enter roundabout onto SR 585
Continue on SR 585
Continue on East Bowman Street
Turn left onto North Bever Street
Turn right onto SR 302
Turn left onto South Columbus Road
Continue on SR 3
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39
Turn left onto SR 3
Turn left onto SR 205
At end of road, turn right onto SR 205; SR 514
Continue on SR 205; SR 514
Continue on US 62
Turn left onto Boeshart Road
At end of road, turn right onto Flat Run Road
Continue on Flat Run Road
Turn right onto Cavallo Road
Arrive at destination
For this 1 hour and 47-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, as it's comfortably a single-day trip. With a total distance of 74.4 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $12, budget-wise, this is a straightforward journey. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak traffic in Akron. Since the longest stretch on a single road is 16.6 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive periods without services, but it's always wise to ensure you have enough fuel before departing, especially as you transition onto South Columbus Road and then South Market Street.
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.
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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 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 Oak Hill, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 74.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Akron, OH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oak Hill, 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.
Regular Gas
$11.55 one way
$23.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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