Origin
Akron, OH
Evening in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
194.3 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH covers 194.3 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 $30.15 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
97.2 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 194.3 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Street | — | — |
| Rand Avenue | — | — |
| Innerbelt | — | — |
| Kenmore Expressway | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| US 36 | — | — |
| State Route 37 East | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Bradford, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
5
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South: Columbus
8
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
10
Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
11
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
12
Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
13
Continue on Marysville Road
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Marysville Road
14
Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
11 mi
·
17 min
·
North Main Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Miami Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Miami Street
20
Continue straight
7.6 mi
·
10 min
21
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Spring Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Water Street
23
Turn left onto North College Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North College Street
24
Turn right onto Covington Avenue
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Covington Avenue
25
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn right onto East Main Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Arrive at your 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 97.2 miles from Akron, OH, or about 2h into the drive.
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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradford, 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.
+
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 194.3 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.2 mi from Akron, OH · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, OH
The final approach into Bradford, 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 Bradford, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.15 one way
$60.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $33.47 | $66.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bradford, OH
Evening in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Dublin, OH
97 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
7 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
4h 1m 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 Bradford, OH covers 194.3 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 97.2 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 $30.15 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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