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Trip from Akron, OH to Lisbon, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

54 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Lisbon, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Lisbon, OH covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 76, State Route 14, South Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 54 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 76.

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 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 14. 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 54 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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
7
21.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Alliance

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 43 Toward SR 14: Alliance

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 18.9 mi 21m
State Route 14 11.1 mi 16m
South Lincoln Avenue 8.5 mi 12m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road 8.3 mi 12m
US 62 3.5 mi 5m
Benton Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Goodkirk Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 18.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Lisbon, 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

19 mi · 21 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Exit 43 Toward SR 14: Alliance Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto SR 14

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
15

Continue on SR 14

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 14
16

Enter roundabout onto SR 14

422 ft · 10 sec · State Route 14
17

Continue on SR 14

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 14
18

Continue on SR 14

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
19

Continue on SR 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · Benton Road
20

Turn right onto US 62; SR 45

3.5 mi · 5 min · US 62; SR 45
21

At end of road, turn right onto SR 45

8.5 mi · 12 min · South Lincoln Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

SR 164

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27 mi from Akron, OH · 35m into the drive

Downtown Charlestown, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlestown, OH

27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atwater, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lisbon, OH

The final approach into Lisbon, 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

$8.38 one way

$16.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.30 $18.60
premium $4.91 $10.44 $20.87
diesel $5.61 $11.92 $23.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 16, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Afternoon in Akron on Friday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 13 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Lisbon, OH

Afternoon in Lisbon on Friday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Charlestown, OH

27 mi in

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

19 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 15m 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 Lisbon, OH covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, State Route 14, South Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27 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 $8.38 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 54 miles you will encounter 14 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 Lisbon, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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