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Trip from Akron, OH to Ottawa County, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

97.8 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good 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 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Downtown Ottawa County, OH, OH

Ottawa County, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Ottawa County, OH covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 2, Ohio Turnpike, I 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on State Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.18 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

48.9 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 3m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 97.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 2 and Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on State Route 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 2 and Ohio Turnpike. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 97.8 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 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
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

7
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
7
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
8
44.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
8
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Turn left toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

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 Ottawa County, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.

Elyria

44.8 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 2 46.7 mi 51m
Ohio Turnpike 27.3 mi 29m
I 77 7.1 mi 8m
West Market Street 4.3 mi 7m
Ghent Road 1.6 mi 3m
Fulton Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Perry Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Exchange Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: State Route 2 — 46.7 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Ottawa County, OH.

1

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
4

Turn right onto West Exchange Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Exchange Street
5

Turn right onto South Portage Path

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Portage Path
6

Turn left onto SR 18

4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Ghent Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
9

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77; SR 21
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 80

27 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
19

Merge onto SR 57

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lorain Boulevard
20

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo Use the left lane.
21

Merge onto I 90; SR 2

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Northwest Freeway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2

47 mi · 51 min · State Route 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 121 Toward SR 163: Port Clinton
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
25

Turn straight onto SR 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
26

Turn left onto Fulton Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fulton Street
27

Turn right onto East Wilcox Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Wilcox Road
28

Turn left onto TR 121

365 ft · 16 sec · South Port Clinton South Road
29

Arrive at destination

TR 121

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 48.9 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ottawa County, 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 97.8 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 2 for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.9 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Olmsted, OH

49 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

Middleburg Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lorain, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ottawa County, OH

The final approach into Ottawa County, 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 Ottawa County, 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

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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 16.9
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

$15.18 one way

$30.36 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $16.85 $33.69
premium $4.91 $18.90 $37.80
diesel $5.61 $21.59 $43.19

Estimated Tolls: $1.37

Ohio Turnpike (27.3 mi) $1.37

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.27 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.56 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Late night in Akron on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ottawa County, OH

Late night in Ottawa County on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 3m 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 Ottawa County, OH covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 2, Ohio Turnpike, I 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 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 $15.18 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 97.8 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.
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.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Ottawa County, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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