Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Mingo Junction, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
88.4 mi
142 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 88.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, Steubenville Road Southeast, Canton Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.72 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Akron, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 88.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 88.4 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 104
Toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
7
23.3 mi into trip
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~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: East Liverpool
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 East: East Liverpool
6
25.2 mi into trip
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~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
6
88.1 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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McLister Avenue
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Mingo Junction, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Massillon
23 mi in
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~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 21.5 mi | 26m |
| Steubenville Road Southeast | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Canton Road Northwest | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| State Route 43 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Waynesburg Drive Southeast | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| US 22 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Zwallen Way Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 21.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Mingo Junction, 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
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 104
Toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: East Liverpool
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 30
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto SR 43
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
15
Continue on SR 43
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Zwallen Way Southeast
16
Continue on SR 43
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
17
Turn left onto SR 43; SR 183
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Minerva Road Southeast
18
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Road Northwest
19
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Canal Street
20
Continue on SR 43; SR 183
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Road Northwest
21
Turn right onto SR 43
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Canton Road Northwest
22
Turn left onto SR 39; SR 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Salineville Road Northeast
24
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 43
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
25
Continue on SR 43
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Steubenville Road Southeast
26
Turn right onto SR 43; SR 164
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Continue on SR 43
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Continue on SR 43
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 43
29
Continue on SR 43
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
31
Merge onto US 22
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
32
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
33
Take the exit
364 ft
·
12 sec
34
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
35
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Slack Street
36
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Court Street
37
Turn right onto SR 7
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
38
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Logan Avenue
39
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Logan Avenue
40
Turn right onto Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Commercial Street
41
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
386 ft
·
12 sec
·
McLister Avenue
42
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft
·
17 sec
·
Standard Avenue
43
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
44
Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stanton Avenue
45
Arrive at destination
Stanton Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.2 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mingo Junction, 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 88.4 miles and 2h 8m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 21.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mingo Junction, OH
The final approach into Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, 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
$13.72 one way
$27.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Mingo Junction, OH
Morning in Mingo Junction on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m 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 Mingo Junction, OH covers 88.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Steubenville Road Southeast, Canton Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 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 $13.72 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 is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 88.4 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Mingo Junction, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
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