Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Akron, OH
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Akron, OH covers 125.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East State Street, South High Street, East Long Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.83 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.9 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 125.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Street 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 Columbus, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Columbus, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Long Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenmore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn right onto South High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Street
4
Turn right onto East Long Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Street
5
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 71, I 670 East
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 71 North, I 670 East
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
9
Merge slight left
100 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
12
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
15
Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
16
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
17
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Center Street
18
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bowery Street
19
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 62.9 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.9 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Columbus, OH
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.9 mi from Columbus, OH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.9 miles from Columbus, 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
$18.83 one way
$37.66 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| premium | $4.79 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
63 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Columbus, OH to Akron, OH covers 125.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Street, South High Street, East Long Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.9 miles from Columbus, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.83 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 Columbus, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Columbus, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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