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Trip from Akron, OH to Middleport, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

182.1 mi

293 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Middleport, OH covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.26 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

91 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 182.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 182.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Akron, OH to Middleport, OH is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Middleport, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
East Mill Street
South Forge Street
East Market Street
Goodkirk Street
SR 8 South
Akron Expressway
US 50

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Middleport, OH.

1

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

13 ft · East Mill Street
4

Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
5

Continue on South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Forge Street
6

Turn right onto East Market Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Market Street
7

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
8

Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 8 South
9

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

45 mi · 51 min · Akron Expressway
10

Keep slight left

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
12

Turn right onto Corridor D

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
14

Merge slight left onto SR 7

29 mi · 35 min · SR 7
15

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Nye Avenue
16

Turn right onto East Main Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
17

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
18

Continue on North 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Mill Street
20

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 91 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 45m 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 40 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 91 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 45m into the drive

Downtown East Union, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Union, OH

91 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

Green, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Union, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middleport, OH

The final approach into Middleport, 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 Middleport, 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

$28.26 one way

$56.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $31.37 $62.73
premium $4.91 $35.19 $70.39
diesel $5.61 $40.21 $80.41

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: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.6 0 $19.12 $8.74
Efficient EV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28
EV Truck/SUV 72.8 0 $25.49 $11.65

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Akron on Thursday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middleport, OH

Afternoon in Middleport on Thursday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

East Union, OH

91 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

10 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 30m 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 Middleport, OH covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 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 $28.26 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.
The drive from Akron, OH to Middleport, OH is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Middleport, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Middleport, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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