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4h 31m
Distance
226.8 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
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Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Akron, OH to Union City, OH covers 226.8 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, I 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.7 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.92 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
113.4 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
This is a 4h 31m highway drive covering 226.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.7 miles on US 30.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,126 ft
Total Descent
978 ft
Highest Point
1,387 ft
~66.1 mi in
Elevation Range
545 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 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 3.3 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 226.8 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 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 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Between Akron, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Toledo and Saint Marys.
Mansfield
Toledo
Saint Marys
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 48.7 mi | 54m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| I 71 | 31.7 mi | 33m |
| I 75 | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| South Main Street | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| US 33 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Canal Street | 10.8 mi | 18m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Union City, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
Turn straight onto SR 59
Merge onto I 76; I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
Take the exit
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 33
Continue on SR 29
Turn left onto US 127; SR 29; SR 703
Turn right onto SR 47
Continue on SR 47
Continue on SR 47
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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 226.8 miles and 4h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Akron, OH · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.92 one way
$67.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $37.88 | $75.75 |
| premium | $4.79 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.39 | $100.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Akron on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Along the Route
56°F
Ada, OH
113 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
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
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.
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