Trip from Antwerp, OH to Akron, OH

Q: How long is the trip from Antwerp, OH to Akron, OH?

The drive from Antwerp, OH to Akron, OH covers 203.2 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, US 24, Akron Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 101.6 miles from Antwerp, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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Drive Time

3h 49m

Distance

203.2 mi

327 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 37m ★

6 AM

3h 50m

8 AM

4h 15m

10 AM

3h 59m

12 PM

3h 56m

3 PM

4h 0m

5 PM

4h 14m

8 PM

3h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

This 203.2-mile drive from Antwerp, Ohio, to Akron, Ohio, will take approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. The majority of your journey, about 97% of it, will be on highways, primarily utilizing the Ohio Turnpike and US 24. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. You'll experience a highway-focused drive that's ideal for getting from point A to point B without many detours. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive.

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

101.6 miles from Antwerp, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with an impressive 97% of the drive taking place on major roads like the Ohio Turnpike and the Akron Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 115.2 miles, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This character means you'll likely experience a smooth, albeit potentially less varied, journey for much of the 203.2 miles. The road primarily facilitates efficient travel rather than offering frequent scenic overlooks.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 115.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 203.2 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 72.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

188.6 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron

189 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...

189.5 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward SR 8 South: Akron

201.9 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Antwerp, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Chicago.

Toledo

40.8 mi in | ~47m | via US 24

Chicago

72.5 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	115.2 mi	2h 3m
US 24	63.6 mi	1h 10m
Akron Expressway	12 mi	14m
I 475	3.4 mi	3m
US 23	2.8 mi	3m
Erie Street	0.8 mi	1m
East Mill Street	0.5 mi	1m
North Forge Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 115.2 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East River Street

34 ft · 5 sec · East River Street

Turn left onto SR 49

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto SR 49

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street

Turn right onto SR 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · Erie Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto US 24

39 mi · 44 min · US 24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 24

24 mi · 25 min · US 24

Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 68A Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

Merge onto I 475; US 23

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 475; US 23

Continue on US 23; US 20 Truck

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 23; US 20 Truck

Exit 1B Toward I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80, I 90

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

Merge onto I 80; I 90

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Toward SR 8 South: Akron Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto SR 8

12 mi · 14 min · Akron Expressway

Toward Akron

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street

332 ft · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

Continue on Goodkirk Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto North Forge Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Forge Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 49-minute duration for this 203.2-mile trip, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Akron without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, consider planning it around the halfway point or when you need a break from the 115.2-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and it's always wise to top off before a long highway segment. This drive is straightforward, so flexibility with your departure time is a key advantage.

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 101.6 miles from Antwerp, OH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.2 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.6 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Antwerp, 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 Antwerp, OH

This is one driving day of about 203.2 miles and 3h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Antwerp, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 115.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.6 mi from Antwerp, OH · 1h 55m into the drive

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Toledo, OH

102 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

Toledo, OH to Akron, OH

138.2 mi · 2h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Toledo, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Antwerp, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.2 miles.

Arriving in Akron, OH

The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.54 one way

$63.07 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$35.00	$70.00
premium	$4.91	$39.27	$78.54
diesel	$5.61	$44.86	$89.73

Estimated Tolls: $5.76

Ohio Turnpike (115.2 mi) $5.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61	0	$21.34	$9.75
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.78	$8.13
EV Truck/SUV	81.3	1	$28.45	$13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Antwerp, OH

Morning in Antwerp on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

15 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 49m 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 Antwerp, OH to Akron, OH covers 203.2 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, US 24, Akron Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.6 miles from Antwerp, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.54 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.