Trip from Akron, OH to Spring Valley, OH

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

202.2 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 40m ★

6 AM

3h 53m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 2m

12 PM

3h 59m

3 PM

4h 3m

5 PM

4h 17m

8 PM

3h 45m

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

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Spring Valley, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 202.2 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, Akron Expressway, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.38 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.1 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 52m highway drive covering 202.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.8 miles on I 77.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Akron Expressway. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 202.2 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 8 / Akron Expressway

Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

46.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

148.7 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athe...

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 Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.

Pomeroy

148.7 mi in | ~2h 46m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	91.8 mi	1h 38m
Akron Expressway	44.9 mi	51m
SR 7	36.9 mi	43m
Corridor D	10.2 mi	11m
US 35	2.7 mi	2m
SR 160	1.8 mi	4m
SR 735	1.4 mi	1m
US 50	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 91.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Spring Valley, OH.

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 7 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

13 ft · 0 sec · East Mill Street

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Continue on South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street

Turn right onto SR 18

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Market Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward SR 8 South

Merge onto SR 8

45 mi · 51 min · Akron Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

Turn right onto US 50

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50

Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

26 mi · 30 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

9.6 mi · 11 min

Continue on SR 7

10 mi · 12 min · SR 7

Turn right onto SR 735

1.4 mi · 1 min · SR 735

Merge onto US 35

2.7 mi · 2 min · US 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

Turn straight onto SR 160

0.1 mi · 10 sec · SR 160

Turn straight onto SR 160

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 160

Toward SR 160 South, SR 160 North: Gallipolis, Vinton

Turn right

77 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

304 ft · 24 sec

Turn right

213 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.1 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.1 miles or 1h 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 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 202.2 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Akron, OH.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 91.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.1 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

101 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.1 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 I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.

Arriving in Spring Valley, OH

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free

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

$31.38 one way

$62.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$34.83	$69.66
premium	$4.91	$39.08	$78.16
diesel	$5.61	$44.64	$89.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.7	0	$21.23	$9.71
Efficient EV	50.6	0	$17.69	$8.09
EV Truck/SUV	80.9	1	$28.31	$12.94

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 6:41PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Spring Valley, OH

Late night in Spring Valley on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 7 to 14 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 6:41PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

101 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 52m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Akron, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 202.2 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, Akron Expressway, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.1 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 $31.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.

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