Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
146.1 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trimble, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Akron, OH to Trimble, OH covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, I 77, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.67 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
73 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 146.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 146.1 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.9 miles on Akron Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 77. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 44.9 mi | 51m |
| I 77 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| I 70 | 24.2 mi | 26m |
| Roseville Road | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Jefferson Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Maysville Pike | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| SR 13 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Maysville Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Trimble, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Continue on East Mill Street
Continue on South Forge Street
Turn right onto SR 18
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Continue on Elm Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
Turn left onto US 22; SR 93
Turn slight right onto US 22; SR 93
Continue on US 22; SR 93
Turn slight left
Continue on SR 93
Continue on SR 13
Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
Turn left onto SR 13
Continue on SR 13; SR 78
Turn slight left onto SR 13; SR 78
Continue on SR 13
Turn left onto SR 329
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trimble, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 146.1 miles and 3h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Trimble, 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 Trimble, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.67 one way
$45.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.16 | $50.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.26 | $64.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.45 | $9.35 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Trimble on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
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.
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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