Origin
Buckeye Lake, OH
Late night in Buckeye Lake on Thursday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
137 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye Lake, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH covers 137 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anchors Way, Park Street, Lakeview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.26 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
68.5 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 137 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 137 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anchors Way 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anchors Way | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| Myers Avenue | — | — |
| Hebron Road | — | — |
| Coshocton | — | — |
| SR 13 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Anchors Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Union Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Avenue
2
Continue on Anchors Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Anchors Way
3
Turn right onto Park Street
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto Myers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Myers Avenue
6
Turn right onto Hebron Road
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Hebron Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
9
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
10
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on Newark Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Newark Road
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
14
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
15
Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sandusky Street
16
Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Cassell Road
17
Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
18
Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
19
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
22
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
25
Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
26
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
27
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Center Street
28
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bowery Street
29
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 68.5 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 5m 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 30 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
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 Buckeye Lake, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Buckeye Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 137 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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 68.5 mi from Buckeye Lake, OH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.5 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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
$21.26 one way
$42.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Thursday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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 11m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH covers 137 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anchors Way, Park Street, Lakeview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.5 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.26 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckeye Lake, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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