Origin
Eaton Estates, OH
Morning in Eaton Estates on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton Estates, 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
58m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 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
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eaton Estates, OH
Alec Bell
Trip Overview
The drive from Eaton Estates, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, Wadsworth Road, Avon Belden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Eaton Estates, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.1 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 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 19.3 miles in near US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 45.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.3 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
41.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
42.6 mi into trip
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~54m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Wadsworth Road | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Avon Belden Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Medina-Elyria Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Elyria Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Liberty Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 11.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton Estates, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Eaton Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Royalton Road
3
Turn left onto SR 83
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Avon Belden Road
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 303
178 ft
·
2 sec
·
Medina-Elyria Road
5
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
6
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
7
Continue on SR 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elyria Road
8
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Spieth Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 252
22 ft
·
0 sec
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Columbia Road
10
Continue on SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
11
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwalk Road
12
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Liberty Street
13
Turn right onto SR 18; SR 57
402 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
14
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Court Street
16
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
387 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lafayette Street
17
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wadsworth Road
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
20
Merge onto I 76; US 224
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76; US 224
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
22
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.
23
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.
24
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
25
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
26
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Eaton Estates, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.6 miles from Eaton Estates, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$14.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Medina, OH
23 mi in
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
7 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
58m 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 Eaton Estates, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, Wadsworth Road, Avon Belden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Eaton Estates, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 45.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eaton Estates, 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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