The drive from Akron, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 231.2 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Innerbelt for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.7 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.6 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 231.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 231.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.7 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 24 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 198.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 231.2 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 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; at 223.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
7
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
8
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
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 9
Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
7
227.1 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|US 50 Truck
Take the exit onto US 50 Truck toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunk...
8
227.9 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|SR 561 / Beechmont Avenue
Turn sharp left onto SR 561 / Beechmont Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
198.7 mi
3h 38m
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi
24m
Innerbelt
1.8 mi
2m
Beechmont Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi
2m
I 76
1 mi
1m
Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
2m
Columbia Parkway
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 198.7 mi, about 3h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Turpin Hills, 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
0.1 mi·15 sec·Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto SR 59
1.8 mi·2 min·Innerbelt
5
Merge onto I 76; I 77
1.0 mi·1 min·I 76; I 77
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi·24 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 1AToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
102 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
97 mi·1 hr 47 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward Red Bank Road, FairfaxUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi·2 min·Red Bank Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Red Bank Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Colbank Road
492 ft·15 sec·Colbank Road
Toward US 50: Milford, CincinnatiUse the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 50 West
15
Merge onto US 50
0.8 mi·52 sec·Columbia Parkway
16
Take the exit onto US 50 Truck
0.6 mi·1 min·US 50 Truck
Toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Linwood Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto SR 561
0.1 mi·15 sec·Beechmont Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Beechmont Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Beechmont Avenue
20
Take the exit onto SR 32
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 32
Toward SR 32 East
21
Turn slight right onto Clough Pike
0.8 mi·1 min·Clough Pike
22
Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Turpin Hills Drive
23
Turn right
54 ft·3 sec
24
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 115.6 miles from Akron, OH, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.7 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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.6 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turpin Hills, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 231.2 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 71 for about 198.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.6 mi from Akron, OH
· 2h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.88 one way
$71.76 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$39.82
$79.65
premium
$4.91
$44.68
$89.37
diesel
$5.61
$51.05
$102.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.4
0
$24.28
$11.10
Efficient EV
57.8
0
$20.23
$9.25
EV Truck/SUV
92.5
1
$32.37
$14.80
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning
in Akron on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Turpin Hills, OH
Morning
in Turpin Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Dublin, OH
116 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
10 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Turpin Hills, OH covers 231.2 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 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 $35.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 231.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 223.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Akron, OH to Turpin Hills, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
