Trip from Day Heights, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

219.5 mi

353 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 11m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 51m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 31m

3 PM

4h 35m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Day Heights, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Day Heights to Akron, you are looking at a 219.5-mile journey across the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. With 97% of your travel occurring on highways, you can anticipate a consistent pace throughout the drive. Budgeting around $33 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the entire route remains within the state of Ohio, you will find the navigation simple and predictable, ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss approach to road travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109.8 miles from Day Heights, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is heavily highway-focused, prioritizing efficiency over backroad exploration. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-71, I-76, and US-22, which provide a reliable, high-speed experience. The most significant portion of your journey is a single 162.3-mile stretch on I-71, offering a long, uninterrupted push that defines the character of the trip. Because the road is almost entirely interstate-based, you should be prepared for a steady, monotonous flow of traffic. The transition between these major arteries is seamless, ensuring you spend very little time navigating complex local surface streets.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 162.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,367 ft 841 ft

Total Climb

752 ft

Total Descent

669 ft

Highest Point

1,367 ft

~141.1 mi in

Elevation Range

526 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.5 miles in near I 71.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 219.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 92.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

92.5 mi into trip | ~2h in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...

94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

195.6 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

195.8 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

217 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | SR 59 / Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Day Heights, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.

Wheeling

92.5 mi in | ~2h | via I 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	162.3 mi	2h 57m
I 76	18.4 mi	22m
US 22	10 mi	14m
SR 132	6.7 mi	11m
State Route 28	5.4 mi	9m
SR 380	3.5 mi	6m
SR 123	3 mi	5m
Innerbelt	2.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 162.3 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Day Heights, OH and Akron, OH.

Start on Kent Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Kent Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Betty Lane

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Betty Lane

Turn right onto SR 131

0.4 mi · 44 sec · SR 131

Continue on SR 131

0.4 mi · 39 sec · SR 131

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 131

156 ft · 10 sec · SR 131

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Buckwheat Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Buckwheat Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SR 28

5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 28

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SR 132

6.7 mi · 11 min · SR 132

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 123

Turn right onto US 22; SR 3

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 22; SR 3

Turn left onto SR 380

3.5 mi · 6 min · SR 380

Turn left onto SR 73

0.2 mi · 20 sec · State Route 73

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59

2.1 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Exit 21C Toward SR 59 East: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 24-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on the major interstates. Since the itinerary includes only one recommended stop, plan to stretch your legs at the halfway point to keep your energy levels up during the long 162.3-mile stretch on I-71. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your arrival time without needing to pack for an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longest highway segments, as staying prepared will help you avoid unnecessary detours. Embracing the efficiency of this 97% highway route is the smartest way to ensure a smooth arrival in Akron.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 109.8 miles from Day Heights, OH, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.3 miles.

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 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.8 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Day Heights, 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 Day Heights, OH

This is one driving day of about 219.5 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Day Heights, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 162.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.8 mi from Day Heights, OH · 2h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

110 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.8 miles from Day Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 37.8

View on nps.gov

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 219.5

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 37.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.83 one way

$65.66 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$36.66	$73.32
premium	$4.79	$41.39	$82.79
diesel	$5.64	$48.77	$97.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Derby Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Grove City, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 213

Columbus, OH

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Flying J 698

Jeffersonville, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Kroger Brewers Yard

Columbus, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Byers Chevrolet

Grove City, OH

EV Connect

2 DCFC

West Town St Charging

Columbus, OH

EV Connect

2 DCFC

CORP STATIONS CORP 4- DC FAST

Milford, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

GERMAIN 3 HYUN LEV 3

Columbus, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 eVgo Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.9	0	$23.05	$10.54
Efficient EV	54.9	0	$19.21	$8.78
EV Truck/SUV	87.8	1	$30.73	$14.05

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Day Heights, OH

Evening in Day Heights on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

13 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

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Day Heights, OH to Akron, OH covers 219.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 76, US 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.8 miles from Day Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Day Heights, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.

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Trip from Day Heights, OH to Akron, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Akron, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Day Heights, OH

Akron, OH

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 24m on the road

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