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Trip from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

39.1 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Brook Park, OH, OH

Brook Park, OH

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH covers 39.1 miles and takes about 51m 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 $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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

The drive from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Center Street
Rand Avenue
Innerbelt
SR 18 West
Medina Road
I 71 North
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Snow 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 Brook Park, 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 left

8.3 mi · 9 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 18 West: Medina

0.3 mi · 1 min · SR 18 West: Medina
8

Continue on Medina Road

7.5 mi · 11 min · Medina Road
9

Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 71 North: Cleveland
10

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
11

Keep slight left

17 mi · 18 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road
13

Turn right onto Snow Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Snow Road
14

Turn right onto Smith Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Smith Road
15

Turn right onto Sylvia Drive

59 ft · 3 sec · Sylvia Drive
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Akron, OH · 25m into the drive

city in Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wadsworth, OH

20 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

Middleburg Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wadsworth, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brook Park, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brook Park, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.07 one way

$12.14 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.73 $13.47
premium $4.91 $7.56 $15.11
diesel $5.61 $8.63 $17.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.11 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Thursday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brook Park, OH

Morning in Brook Park on Thursday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Brook Park, OH covers 39.1 miles and takes about 51m 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 19.6 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 $6.07 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.
The drive from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Brook Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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