Trip from Bradford, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

194.1 mi

312 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 9m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 25m

8 PM

3h 52m

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

If you are planning a trip from Bradford to Akron, expect a 217.7-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of about $32 for the transit. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition between local roads like North Miami Avenue, South College Street, and West Water Street. Because this path avoids major interstates entirely, it offers a different pace compared to typical high-speed transit. It is a straightforward trek for those who prefer local roads over highway traffic.

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

97 miles from Bradford, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of interstate cruising or high-speed merges. The route feels grounded and intimate, as there is no single long stretch; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on North Miami Avenue is 0 miles. You will be actively navigating turns throughout the duration of the trip, making the experience feel more like a series of connected local segments than a singular open road. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography.

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

There are about 31 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 East Ash Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.9 miles in near US 36.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 194.1 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 67.9 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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

170.1 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

170.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 54m 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

191.6 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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
East Ash Street	26.2 mi	36m
I 76	18.4 mi	22m
Delaware Avenue	14.4 mi	16m
US 36	13.9 mi	20m
Scioto Street	10.7 mi	16m
SR 4	9.6 mi	10m
State Route 37 East	5.9 mi	8m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Main Street

34 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 721

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

Turn left onto US 36

9.9 mi · 14 min · US 36

At end of road, turn left onto US 36

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South College Street

Turn right onto US 36

0.6 mi · 56 sec · West Water Street

Turn left onto US 36

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto US 36

26 mi · 36 min · East Ash Street

Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 29

97 ft · 1 sec · Scioto Street

Continue on US 36; SR 29

1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 29

9.5 mi · 14 min · Scioto Street

Continue on SR 29; SR 559

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto SR 4

5.4 mi · 7 min · East Sandusky Street

Turn slight left onto SR 4

9.6 mi · 10 min · SR 4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 36; SR 4

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

Since this is a 3-hour and 30-minute excursion, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the constant turns, as this will help keep you alert during the drive. Keep your $32 fuel estimate in mind when budgeting, and ensure your vehicle is prepared for a route that relies exclusively on local streets rather than highway services. Because the path is composed of several local roads like West Water Street, it is wise to double-check your navigation frequently to stay on track. Enjoy the advantage of a route that avoids highway congestion, giving you a more direct, albeit technical, passage across the region.

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 97 miles from Bradford, OH, or about 2h 11m 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97 miles or 2h 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 3h 17m

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 Bradford, 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 Bradford, OH

This is one driving day of about 194.1 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradford, 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 97 mi from Bradford, OH · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

97 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97 miles from Bradford, 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

$29.03 one way

$58.06 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$32.42	$64.83
premium	$4.79	$36.60	$73.21
diesel	$5.64	$43.12	$86.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.2	$20.38	$9.32
Efficient EV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76
EV Truck/SUV	77.6	$27.17	$12.42

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 3 days ago

Origin

Bradford, OH

Evening in Bradford on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

18 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

3h 59m 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 Bradford, OH to Akron, OH covers 194.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, East Ash Street, 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 97 miles from Bradford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.03 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.