Trip from Akron, OH to Beaver, OH

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

203.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Beaver, OH covers 203.4 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Center Street, Rand Avenue, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.67 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

101.7 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 203.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Center Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rand Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Innerbelt	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kenmore Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 71 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Center Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Bowery Street

2

Turn right onto West Center Street

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

4

Turn straight onto Innerbelt

5

Merge slight left

6

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

8

Merge slight left

9

Keep slight right

10

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

11

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

12

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

13

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

14

Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

15

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

16

Keep slight right

17

Merge slight left onto South High Street

18

Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

19

Keep slight right

20

Turn left onto North Market Street

21

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

22

Turn left onto Bridge Street

23

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

24

Turn left

25

Continue on Main Street

26

Turn left

27

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 101.7 miles from Akron, OH, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.7 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 4h 9m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

102 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.7 mi from Akron, OH

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.7 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.71	$29.67	$59.34
midgrade	$4.24	$33.97	$67.94
premium	$4.79	$38.36	$76.72
diesel	$4.30	$34.47	$68.93

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Akron, OH to Beaver, OH covers 203.4 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Center Street, Rand Avenue, Innerbelt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.7 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 $29.67 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.

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Next Route Ideas

Reverse Route

Beaver, OH to Akron, OH

Useful if you are planning the return drive and want the same trip in reverse.

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