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Trip from Akron, OH to Yellow Creek, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

88.8 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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Downtown Yellow Creek, OH, OH

Yellow Creek, OH

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Trip Overview

This 88.8-mile drive from Akron to Yellow Creek, Ohio, is a straightforward 1-hour and 47-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with a 90% highway share, and is estimated to cost around $14 in fuel. You'll be sticking to the Midwest region for this entire trip within Ohio. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for ample time at your destination. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.4 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 88.8-mile trip. The route predominantly follows I-76 and SR 11, offering a consistent pace for the majority of the 1 hour and 47-minute drive. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.8 miles on I-76, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While the profile is largely highway-focused, the inclusion of River Lake Highway suggests a slight shift in scenery or road type towards the end, though the overall character remains efficient and direct.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and SR 11. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A-B Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngs...
8
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1A Toward I 76 East: Youngstown
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76

Merge onto I 76

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 36.8 mi 40m
SR 11 33.5 mi 36m
River Lake Highway 5.3 mi 6m
SR 7 4.6 mi 6m
I 80 3.5 mi 4m
Clark Avenue 1.1 mi 3m
County Highway 7 C 0.7 mi 2m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 36.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Yellow Creek, OH.

1

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 7 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

13 ft · 0 sec · East Mill Street
4

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
5

Continue on South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street
6

Turn right onto SR 18

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Market Street
7

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9

Merge onto SR 8

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Akron Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 1A-B Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 76 East: Youngstown Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 76

37 mi · 40 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 80
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Canfield
15

Merge onto SR 11; I 80 Alt

33 mi · 36 min · SR 11; I 80 Alt
16

Continue on US 30; SR 7; SR 11

5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
17

Take the exit onto SR 7

4.6 mi · 6 min · SR 7
18

Take the exit onto SR 39

0.2 mi · 34 sec · SR 39
19

Turn left onto SR 39

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Aten Avenue
20

Turn right onto Clark Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Clark Avenue
21

Continue on Clark Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Clark Avenue
22

Continue on County Highway 7 C

0.7 mi · 2 min · County Highway 7 C
23

Arrive at destination

County Highway 7 C

Trip Plan

For this quick 88.8-mile trip, flexibility is key. You can easily depart Akron at your convenience, as the 1 hour and 47-minute duration means you'll arrive in Yellow Creek well before dinner. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it’s an economical journey. Since there are no specified stops and the longest stretch is manageable at 36.8 miles, you likely won't need many breaks, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise. Consider filling up in Akron before you depart to ensure a smooth drive without any unexpected detours for gas.

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 44.4 miles from Akron, OH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 52m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yellow Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 36.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Akron, OH · 52m into the drive

census designated place in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austintown, OH

44 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

Brimfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austintown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yellow Creek, OH

The final approach into Yellow Creek, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.78 one way

$27.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $15.30 $30.59
premium $4.91 $17.16 $34.32
diesel $5.61 $19.61 $39.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:19PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Yellow Creek, OH

Night in Yellow Creek on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 47m 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 Yellow Creek, OH covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, SR 11, River Lake Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 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 $13.78 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.9 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 Yellow Creek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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