Origin
Brookfield, OH
Late night in Brookfield on Saturday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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
1h 9m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, OH to Akron, OH covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, I 80, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 57.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I-80 W: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-80 W: Cleveland
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 36 mi | 39m |
| I 80 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| SR 7 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hubbard Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Warren-Sharon Road
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
Warren-Sharon Road
2
Turn right onto SR 7
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 7
3
Merge onto US 62; SR 7
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hubbard Road
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-80 W: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 80
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
7
Continue on I 76
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
13
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
14
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
15
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
16
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Brookfield, OH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Brookfield, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.88 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
12:26 AM
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
11 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
1h 9m 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 Brookfield, OH to Akron, OH covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, I 80, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Brookfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.94 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookfield, 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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