Trip from Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

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

The drive from Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Smith Road, Snow Road, SR 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 39 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Smith Road 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 Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 45m 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 Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Smith Road	—	—
Snow Road	—	—
SR 18	—	—
Medina Road	—	—
I 77 South	—	—
Innerbelt	—	—
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard	—	—
West Center Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Smith Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sylvia Drive

59 ft · 10 sec · Sylvia Drive

2

Turn left onto Smith Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Smith Road

3

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Snow Road

4

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

5

Merge slight left

18 mi · 20 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

0.3 mi · 38 sec · SR 18: Akron, Medina

7

Turn left onto Medina Road

7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

8

Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 77 South, SR 21 South

9

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

10

Keep slight left

8.4 mi · 10 min

11

Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

2.1 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

12

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

407 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

13

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 20 sec · West Center Street

14

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Brook Park, OH · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wadsworth, OH

20 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

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wadsworth, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Brook Park, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Akron, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.05 one way

$12.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$6.72	$13.44
premium	$4.91	$7.54	$15.07
diesel	$5.61	$8.61	$17.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.7	$4.10	$1.87
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
EV Truck/SUV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brook Park, OH

Afternoon in Brook Park on Thursday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Afternoon in Akron on Thursday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

45m 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 Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Smith Road, Snow Road, SR 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Brook Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 45m 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 Brook Park, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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