Origin
Clark, OH
Morning in Clark on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clark, 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 19m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clark, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clark, OH to Akron, OH covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Millersburg Road, Dover Road, SR 585 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 63.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Millersburg 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 Clark, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Clark, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersburg Road | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| SR 585 North | — | — |
| Akron Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| SR 21 North | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| Kenmore Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Millersburg Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 19A
2
Turn left
22 mi
·
32 min
3
Continue on Millersburg Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Millersburg Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
5
Turn left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on SR 585 North: Akron
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
SR 585 North: Akron
8
Turn left onto Akron Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Akron Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Akron Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Akron Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Akron Road
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Road
13
Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
SR 21 North: Cleveland
14
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
16
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
19
Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
20
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
21
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Center Street
22
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bowery Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Clark, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Clark, 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
$9.81 one way
$19.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.21 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
7:52 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
3 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
1h 19m 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 Clark, OH to Akron, OH covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Millersburg Road, Dover Road, SR 585 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Clark, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.81 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 Clark, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Clark, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clark, 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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