Origin
Fairview Park, OH
Morning in Fairview Park on Thursday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Park, OH
Noor Rassam
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH covers 44.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 220th Street, Brookpark Road, I 480 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 220th 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 Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 46m 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 Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 220th Street | — | — |
| Brookpark Road | — | — |
| I 480 East | — | — |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | — | — |
| I 71 | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| SR 18 | — | — |
| Medina Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 220th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 220th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 220th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 480 East: Youngstown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 71 South: Columbus
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 18: Akron, Medina
10
Turn left onto Medina Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Medina Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 77 South, SR 21 South
12
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
13
Keep slight left
8.4 mi
·
10 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
15
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
16
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Center Street
17
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Fairview Park, OH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.1 miles from Fairview Park, 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
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Hinckley, OH
22 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
6 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
46m 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 Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH covers 44.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 220th Street, Brookpark Road, I 480 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Fairview Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 46m 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 Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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