Trip from Akron, OH to Seal, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

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Seal, OH

Nika Elashvili

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Seal, OH covers 100.4 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 I 71, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 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

50.2 miles from Akron, OH

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 100.4 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 (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 100.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.7 miles on I 71.

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.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. 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 14 significant decision points across 100.4 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 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton

23.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus

56 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

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 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Akron, OH and Seal, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Cr 330: Bucyrus and Oceola.

Mansfield

56 mi in | ~1h 6m

Cr 330: Bucyrus

91.6 mi in | ~1h 46m

Oceola

91.6 mi in | ~1h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	31.7 mi	33m
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway	27.3 mi	29m
Kenmore Expressway	19.8 mi	24m
US 30	7.6 mi	9m
Lincoln Highway	4.7 mi	8m
SR 231	2.5 mi	4m
Innerbelt	1.8 mi	2m
C-44	1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 31.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min

Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 71

32 mi · 33 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 30 West: Mansfield Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

7.6 mi · 9 min · US 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 30

27 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward CR 330: Bucyrus, Oceola

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

4.7 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto SR 231

2.5 mi · 4 min · SR 231

Turn left onto C-44

1.0 mi · 3 min · C-44

Arrive at destination

C-44

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

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seal, 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 100.4 miles and 2h 4m.

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 I 71 for about 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Akron, OH · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, OH

50 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

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Ashland, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seal, OH

The final approach into Seal, 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 Seal, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.58 one way

$31.16 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$17.29	$34.59
premium	$4.91	$19.40	$38.81
diesel	$5.61	$22.17	$44.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.1	$10.54	$4.82
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.06	$6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Afternoon in Akron on Thursday

Local time

4:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seal, OH

Afternoon in Seal on Thursday

Local time

4:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Ashland, OH

50 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

12 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 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 Seal, OH covers 100.4 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 I 71, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.2 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 $15.58 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.