Origin
Burton, OH
Morning in Burton on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.2-mile drive from Burton to Akron, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway, with a portion on Ravenna Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this journey through the Midwest's familiar landscapes is both economical and convenient. You won't need an overnight stop for this relatively short distance, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's about 58% highway, featuring a 13-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike as its longest uninterrupted segment. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach Akron. This isn't a monotonous interstate haul; rather, it’s a blend of efficient travel on main arteries and the character of roads like Ravenna Road as you get closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
33 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 13 mi | 13m |
| Akron Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Ravenna Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Painesville Ravenna Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| SR 87 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 87
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
2
Continue on SR 87
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 87
3
Turn left onto SR 44
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Ravenna Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on SR 44
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Painesville Ravenna Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
15
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
16
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
18
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Burton, OH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Burton, 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
$7.33 one way
$14.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Ohio Turnpike
(13 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
7:49 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 7m 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 Burton, OH to Akron, OH covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, Ravenna Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Burton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Burton, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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