Trip from Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

152.2 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 54m

8 AM

3h 17m

10 AM

3h 2m

12 PM

3h 0m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 15m

8 PM

2h 48m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Bellefontaine, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This straightforward 152.2-mile drive from Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-71, US Route 33, and I-76, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get from the Midwest to another part of the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $24, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The single stop suggested allows for a brief break on this efficient journey. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated path between these two Ohio cities.

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

76.1 miles from Bellefontaine, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this 152.2-mile trip, with 84% of the journey taking place on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 78.1 miles on I-71, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate driving, the route incorporates US Route 33, which may offer a slight change in scenery and pace before rejoining the faster highways. The overall character is one of efficient movement, designed for covering ground rather than leisurely exploration.

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 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US Route 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in near US 36.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 152.2 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 26 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

26 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 36

Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East: Delaware

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 93 Toward US 36 East: Delaware

128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

128.5 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

148.5 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | I 76

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Akron

149.7 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | SR 59 / Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	78.1 mi	1h 23m
US Route 33	24.1 mi	26m
I 76	18.4 mi	22m
Delaware Avenue	14.4 mi	16m
State Route 37 East	5.9 mi	8m
West William Street	2.4 mi	2m
Innerbelt	2.1 mi	2m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 78.1 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Columbus Avenue

19 ft · 4 sec · East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto North Main Street

524 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 68; SR 47; SR 540

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Sandusky Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 33 East

Merge onto US 33

24 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

Take the exit onto US 36

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 36

Exit 93 Toward US 36 East: Delaware Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 36

14 mi · 16 min · Delaware Avenue

Continue on US 36

2.4 mi · 2 min · West William Street

Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on US 36; SR 37

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 71

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59

2.1 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 54-minute drive, departing in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Akron. Since the total distance is only 152.2 miles and your longest stretch is 78.1 miles, you can easily complete this in one go with just one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and it's always wise to top up before hitting longer highway segments like the one on I-71. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.1 miles from Bellefontaine, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 20m

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 Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine, OH

This is one driving day of about 152.2 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellefontaine, 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 I 71 for about 78.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.1 mi from Bellefontaine, OH · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

76 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Bellefontaine, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.62 one way

$47.24 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$26.22	$52.43
premium	$4.91	$29.42	$58.83
diesel	$5.61	$33.60	$67.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.7	$15.98	$7.31
Efficient EV	38.1	$13.32	$6.09
EV Truck/SUV	60.9	$21.31	$9.74

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Bellefontaine, OH

Late night in Bellefontaine on Wednesday

Local time

1:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Wednesday

Local time

1:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Mansfield, OH

76 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

2 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 54m 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 Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH covers 152.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, US Route 33, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Bellefontaine, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.62 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.

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

The route from Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Bellefontaine, OH or browse trips ending in Akron, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.

Explore maps for Bellefontaine, OH or Akron, OH on MapSof.net.

Trip from Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Akron, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bellefontaine, OH

Akron, OH

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Akron, OH

More from Bellefontaine, OH

More trips to Akron, OH