Trip from Goshen, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

212.5 mi

342 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 18m

3 PM

4h 22m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Goshen to Akron covers 212.5 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because this route is entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you navigate through Ohio. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, this trip is very manageable as a single-day journey. While you could technically push through without stopping, planning for at least one break is recommended to keep your energy levels steady. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two points in the state.

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

106.3 miles from Goshen, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient commute, as 98% of this trip is comprised of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-71, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 162.3 miles. The remainder of the journey utilizes I-76 and US 22 to finalize your arrival. Because of this heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm. You should be prepared for a focused, interstate-heavy experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.

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

There are about 24 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.

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 85.5 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 21 significant decision points across 212.5 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 85.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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...

87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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

188.5 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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

188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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

210 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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 Goshen, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.

Wheeling

85.5 mi in | ~1h 47m | 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
SR 380	3.5 mi	6m
SR 123	3 mi	5m
Innerbelt	2.1 mi	2m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mulberry Street

110 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

Turn left onto Goshen Road

516 ft · 20 sec · Goshen Road

Turn left onto SR 28; SR 132

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 28; SR 132

Use the left 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

Since this is a four-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns often found on major interstates like I-71. You only need to plan for one formal stop to refuel and stretch your legs, which keeps your schedule flexible for the day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that long 162.3-mile stretch on I-71, as it is the most significant portion of your transit. Because the route is so highway-dependent, stay alert and maintain a steady pace to reach Akron comfortably within your projected 4-hour window. Having your $32 fuel budget ready ahead of time will help you stay organized during your single planned stop.

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 106.3 miles from Goshen, OH, or about 2h 11m 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 25m

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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, OH

This is one driving day of about 212.5 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goshen, 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 106.3 mi from Goshen, OH · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

106 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 106.3 miles from Goshen, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.78 one way

$63.57 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$35.49	$70.98
premium	$4.79	$40.07	$80.15
diesel	$5.64	$47.21	$94.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.8	0	$22.31	$10.20
Efficient EV	53.1	0	$18.59	$8.50
EV Truck/SUV	85	1	$29.75	$13.60

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Goshen, OH

Evening in Goshen on Sunday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Sunday

Local time

7:50 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

14 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 11m 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 Goshen, OH to Akron, OH covers 212.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m 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 106.3 miles from Goshen, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.78 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 Goshen, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.

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Trip from Goshen, OH to Akron, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Goshen, OH

Akron, OH

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 11m on the road

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