Origin
Ashville, OH
Late night in Ashville on Saturday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashville, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Ashville, OH to Akron, OH covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Plum Street, Long Street, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.77 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.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Ashville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m 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 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 146.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plum 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 Ashville, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Ashville, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Street | — | — |
| Long Street | — | — |
| South High Street | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
| I 71 | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Plum Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Plum Street
190 ft
·
9 sec
·
Plum Street
3
Turn right onto Long Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Street
4
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn right
7.6 mi
·
9 min
6
Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
9
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
12
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
14
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
16
Keep slight left
100 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
19
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
22
Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
23
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
24
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Center Street
25
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bowery Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 73.3 miles from Ashville, OH, or about 1h 11m 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 32 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ashville, 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 Ashville, OH
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Ashville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Ashville, OH · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from Ashville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.77 one way
$45.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
73 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
8 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 23m 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 Ashville, OH to Akron, OH covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Plum Street, Long Street, South High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Ashville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.77 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.
The drive from Ashville, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Ashville, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ashville, OH to Akron, 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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