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Trip from Akron, OH to Frankfort, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

177.3 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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Downtown Frankfort, OH, OH

Frankfort, OH

Valentin Angel Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Frankfort, OH covers 177.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.3 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.6 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 177.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 177.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.3 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 177.3 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 59 / Rand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
23.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
6
126.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
138.7 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

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

Exit 94 Toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 114.3 mi 2h 5m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road 16.9 mi 25m
Harrisburg Pike 10 mi 14m
High Street 5.3 mi 9m
US 35 2.6 mi 2m
Innerbelt 1.8 mi 2m
North 2nd Street 1.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 114.3 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Frankfort, 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 end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
4

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
5

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

13 mi · 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 94 Toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
11

Turn left onto US 62; SR 3

10.0 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 62; SR 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Columbus Street
13

Turn slight left onto SR 207

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street
14

Continue on SR 207

17 mi · 25 min · Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
15

Turn right onto SR 138

5.3 mi · 9 min · High Street
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
17

Merge onto US 35

2.6 mi · 2 min · US 35
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
19

Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
20

Continue on North 2nd Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
21

Turn left onto Springfield Street

281 ft · 7 sec · Springfield Street
22

Arrive at destination

Springfield Street

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 88.6 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.3 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.6 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

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

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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 177.3 miles and 3h 37m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 114.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.6 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 42m into the drive

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

89 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Frankfort, OH

51.7 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.3 miles.

Arriving in Frankfort, OH

The final approach into Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 177.3
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.52 one way

$55.03 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $30.54 $61.08
premium $4.91 $34.27 $68.53
diesel $5.61 $39.15 $78.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.2 0 $18.62 $8.51
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.51 $7.09
EV Truck/SUV 70.9 0 $24.82 $11.35

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frankfort, OH

Morning in Frankfort on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

3 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

3h 37m 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 Frankfort, OH covers 177.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 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 $27.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 177.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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.
The route from Akron, OH to Frankfort, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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